From controlling his temperature to controlling his voice, columnist Ben Hofmeister reflects on how he and a snake are remarkably alike.

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Adam B gets attacked by a snake and immediately regrets everything.

Python hunter Kevin Pavlidis won for the third time in 2025. The competition is sponsored by the South Florida Water ...

Tyler White, 35, a Denver resident and UNC Charlotte alum, wound up on the new “Fear Factor” TV show despite never actually ...

Roughly 21 miles off the coast of São Paulo, Brazil lies Ilha da Queimada Grande, more commonly known as Snake Island. The ...

Images show people blocking an intersection during a protest in Tehran, Iran, Thursday Jan. 8, 2026.

Many animals, including humans, are known to dine on snakes. Mammals, lizards, birds and even snakes engage in snake eating.

This list covers the most vulnerable wildlife species and the steps you can take to help each of them survive and thrive.