Snakes come in all shapes and sizes, but one species found deep in the Amazon can grow to truly gargantuan proportions.

By Shanna Hanbury A new species of parrot snake lay undetected for nearly nine years in a scientific collection in Brazil. It ...

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BOISE, Idaho — Southern Idaho's sprawling Snake River Plain has been harboring a distinct species of squirrel that's emerged from the underground. Researchers have identified a new species of ...

Many bites are the result of intentional interaction with snakes, and the study suggests many bites could be prevented.

scientists discovered a new species of snake called the Vang Vieng lance-headed pit viper. This elusive predator, known for its “dangerous” bite, was found during wildlife surveys in the Vang ...

but a new study by researchers at the school does a deep dive into 20 years of bites from an even deadlier species: venomous snakes. In a state where “Florida man” has become synonymous with ...