South America is known for the spectacular Amazon Basin, which includes waterfalls and dense rainforests but is also home to various exotic reptiles. Many colorful and powerful cold-blooded creatures ...

Encountering a snake in the wild can be startling, but knowing how to quickly identify a venomous one could be lifesaving.

According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), snakes are most active from April to October, but ...

As we enter the spring season, remember to be aware of natural hazards common to Austin and the Central Texas area that can ...

As the weather gets warmer, snakes will begin to appear. In Louisiana, there are seven venomous snake species. What they are ...

The last was an aquatic coral snake, which is as beautiful as a snake can be. Another exciting find was completely unexpected, as recorded in his field notes. “Today I found an American pipe ...

Mote is also partnering with NOAA and the Department of the Interior to restore deep-water coral habitats damaged by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The gene bank is playing a crucial role in ...

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image of a vibrant spiral galaxy called NGC 5042 resides about 48 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Hydra (the water snake). The galaxy nicely ...

An eastern coral snake is one of the most venomous in North America. As an adult, it is only 18 to 30 inches long. This species is different from the venomous aquatic coral snake living in South ...

ZooKeys The underwater mountains of the northwest Pacific are dotted with various types of coral, sponges and plants. Some species are rigid and colorful, while others are nearly translucent and ...