Herpetologists evaluate a wide range of snake species to determine which ones demonstrate the strongest ecological influence and survival traits. The analysis compares venom potency, hunting strategy, ...

To understand this phenomenon more closely, let us take a look at seven things snakes do when they are undergoing brumation. These are strange but important elements of a snake’s behaviour. During ...

A rare Malayan blue coral snake's potent venom, containing calliotoxin, is showing promise for developing non-addictive painkillers. This toxin uniquely interacts with nerve cells, offering insights ...

A quiet river at dusk can feel ancient. It carries hints of creatures that lived long before us. A new study now shows one such survivor, the anaconda, has stayed giant for millions of years. Why Have ...

Water snakes look beautiful as they glide over the water, but did you know they also hunt fish underwater? Read here to learn ...

This week’s Tanglewood Tuesday spotlighted Chobani, a 5-year-old milk snake from Tanglewood Nature Center. Ryan Donnelly ...

Every five years, a small group of biologists and environmentalists assemble in a large corner office in Springfield with long glass windows. Inside that room, they weigh in on the fate of every ...

Texas is home to four types of venomous snakes — copperheads, cottonmouths, rattlesnakes and coral snakes — according to TPWD ...

Over seventy residents in Saint Lucia have been successfully trained in the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Project’s* ...

Finding a snake in the garden can be a terrifying experience for many, and avoiding these slithery guests requires some ...

Insect pupae hiss like snakes for defense. A Kobe University team now reveals the mechanisms, opening the door to further ...