The insect and animal kingdom are filled with all sorts of creatures that like to bite. From mosquitoes and spiders to pythons and a neighborhood dog, it seems like there's always something out there ...

Iguanas, those pesky green critters that come out in full force during the summer months in South Florida, are more than just a nuisance. They also pose health risks. While touching an iguana or its ...

The bump on a young California girl’s hand was mysterious – and growing. It wasn’t until she had seen two doctors and undergone a biopsy that her family realized the cause: The child had gotten in the ...

A case report to be presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) shows how a cake-induced iguana encounter in Costa Rica led to an unusual infection. Here ...

Iguanas are considered an invasive species in Florida and are being hunted by people like Marco Island resident John Johnson. Iguana bites, though rare, can be painful due to their serrated teeth and ...

The bump on a young California girl's hand was mysterious -- and growing. It wasn't until she had seen two doctors and undergone a biopsy that her family realized the cause: The child had gotten in ...

In a rare attack, an iguana bit a child for her cake in Costa Rica. Five months later, a strange cyst began to grow on the site the girl was bitten. Scientists found that the girl was infected with a ...

This is not your typical iguana bites toddler story. This one really takes the cake. It could almost be a classic fairy tale, as old as time itself: the child, the lizard, and the cake. For one ...

Green iguanas, sometimes called "mini dragons," have serrated teeth that can cause deep bites. If bitten, remain calm and avoid sudden movements; most iguanas will release and flee. If the iguana ...