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

You've probably heard stories about venomous snakes, maybe even shivered at the thought of encountering one. The king cobra stands apart from the crowd in ways that might genuinely shock you. This isn ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

If you come across a rattlesnake in Michigan, it’s an eastern massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus), the only venomous snake in the state. They’re relatively small for rattlers, averaging two to three feet ...

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.