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

Every summer, without fail, the British press carries alarming stories about snake sightings. On an island that only has one ...

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

Snakes may not be known for wagging tails or greeting their owners at the door, but some species are thought to be surprisingly friendly. These snakes are calm, gentle, and easy to handle. While all ...

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 ...

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 ...

Snakes are found all over the United States, even in Lakes. What are the most snake infested lakes in the United States?

Garter snakes can survive being frozen solid for hours. Here’s how evolution, biochemistry and behavior have allowed them to ...

There are other genes and enhancers related to limb loss in snakes. One of the genes involved is known as the Sonic hedgehog ...

King cobras are turning up on trains in India, and scientists now believe railways may be quietly moving these vulnerable snakes into unfamiliar habitats, raising new conservation and safety concerns.