The 18-year-old conservationist and son of the "Crocodile Hunter" star Steve Irwin encountered a "decent size snake" in the middle of the road of his family's zoo at night, so he decided to help.He's either going to get eaten, or he's going to eat one of the other animals," Irwin said, while holding up the snake.

An outbreak of salmonella infections across 13 states, so far, has been linked to contact with pet turtles.An outbreak of 21 cases of salmonella infections across 13 states has been linked to contact with turtles.

Type of venom: It is far more dangerous than most poisonous snakes because it harms you even if you survive the initial bite. When a venomous snake bites you or your dog, you will observe distinct symptoms: