A rabid raccoon bit and scratched a resident of Henrico County on Sunday. Henrico police responded to a report of a potential ...

Whether it’s a small one with stripes on its body or a big green one with red antennae, one question comes to mind: Yes, grasshoppers bite. But, when they bite, it’s usually on a piece of food and not ...

On a lesser scale, scuba divers and snorkelers, practicing or not spear fishing, are occasional victims of bites. With more than 185 species distributed among 15 genera, mostly in tropical to ...

Dear Eric: A friend of mine is a lovely woman, and a real animal lover. The problem is that she lives near some woods and feeds the wild animals that come to her yard. I’m not talking about just ...

A person was bitten by an otter at Wekiva Island on May 29 and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. FWC officers searched the area but have not located the otter, and no further sightings ...

George Sandhu, Deputy Superintendent at Well Pharmacy advises on how to treat common bug bites and stings. With the warm weather this spring more of us are spending time outdoors, putting us at ...

The article describes several kinds of dog bites and the resulting injuries that Russell conceded were not present in this case. But she said the wounds “don’t have to have every single ...

Shark attacks are rare, with 47 confirmed unprovoked bites globally in 2024. Volusia County, Florida, is known as the "Shark Bite Capital of the World." Following safety guidelines can reduce the ...

Bedbug bites look like swollen, red, itchy spots, often appearing in a zigzag formation. The insects bite at night when you’re asleep, usually about an hour before dawn. Bedbugs prefer to feed ...

Bites often happen when people reach into dense ground cover or walk barefoot, so wearing boots and gloves is a smart precaution, especially in yards or on trails. Snake repellents and home ...