In the shadowed fields and humble homes of South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, four unassuming snakes silently claim ...

Snakes may not be known for wagging tails or greeting their owners at the door, but some species are thought to be ...

Rachel Bloor thought her pet dog had curled up on her chest when she felt the weight on top of her, before her husband turned ...

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

A Brisbane woman calmly removed an 8-foot carpet python from her bedroom after waking to find the non-venomous snake on top ...

Pythons can tolerate saltwater and freshwater and have been observed swimming in Florida Bay and Biscayne Bay.

Letters: Stephen Pound on using rubber serpents to deal with greedy, ring-necked parakeets. Plus letters from Dr Andrew Bodey and Nigel Walker ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — A 10-year-old boy’s dash to his uncle’s house took a terrifying turn when he accidentally kicked a ...

Montana's rivers and reservoirs harbor all 10 native snake species, forming critical lifelines for reptiles that bridge aquatic and land ecosystems. These waterways offer hunting grounds, hibernation ...

Picture an animal that huddles up with others when stressed, babysits its young, hangs out around relatives, and gathers in big groups every year. Did you imagine a rattlesnake? For a long time, ...

A wildlife biologist was photographed carrying a 153-pound python on Christmas Eve. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is a leader in Burmese python research and removal efforts. Ten Burmese pythons ...