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 ...

Have you ever wondered what the largest snake in North America is? Perhaps you’re interested in snake facts or curious to see if you share a state with one of these giants! North America is home to a ...

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

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

While the world is home to hundreds of venomous snake species, only about 30 are found in the United States. Even so, certain states host a higher diversity of these dangerous reptiles than others.

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.

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 ...

In and around the streams of northeastern India, a new species of snake was discovered. Photo by J.C. Lalmuanawma via Muansanga et al (2025) Taprobanica From sharp-toothed sharks to spiders a bit too ...

Scientists found a 1-foot-long predator with yellow eyes in China and discovered a “cryptic” new species, a study said and photo shows. Photo from Getty / iStockphoto Under the cover of darkness, a ...

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