Sea snakes are among the most venomous reptiles on the planet, having evolved powerful toxins to immobilize prey in the ...

Snakes don’t always get credit in the brains department. With no limbs and a blank stare, they’ve been cast as simple predators, slithering on instinct, but some snakes are surprisingly clever. While ...

The United States is home to an incredible diversity of snakes, thanks to its wide range of climates and ecosystems. From ...

Yellowstone National Park is home to 11 species of reptiles and amphibians. Snakes make up nearly half of that number, with several species found throughout Yellowstone’s 3,471 square miles. The park ...

Amid the sad news of Ifunanya Nwangene's death, explore the deadliest snakes in Nigeria and Africa, including species ...

Florida is home to 46 native snake species, four invasive species, and six venomous snake categories. The Everglades are known for the invasive Burmese python, which can grow over 15 feet long and ...

Scientists undertook the first comprehensive assessment of how often snakes eat their own, uncovering reports of the behavior ...

King cobras are the world's longest venomous snakes. So, imagine seeing one a few feet away as you embark on a train in India ...

A snake pulled from inside another snake's stomach was a species unknown to science — Cenaspis aenigma!

Cannibalism in snakes has usually appeared as a footnote rather than a focus. It shows up in old field notebooks, brief case ...

ATLANTA — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the southern hognose snake as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, highlighting its presence in the Carolinas and ...