A new study reveals that numerous snake species are more cannibalistic than previously thought.

A homeowner was terrified to discover nearly 100 venomous snakes in a writhing black knot in his backyard — in a case experts have described as a “rare occurrence.” The trouble began last week when ...

The United States is home to an incredible diversity of snakes, thanks to its wide range of climates and ecosystems. From ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Scientists recently split the king cobra into four separate ...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Firefighters responding to a North Charleston house fire on Thursday night discovered more than a dozen venomous snakes were inside the residence, prompting assistance ...

Python hunters have nothing to be afraid of when it comes to venom and pythons. They are not venomous. But they have very sharp teeth.

Snakes are found in nearly every environment on Earth, and many possess venom powerful enough to kill humans. In this ...

NORTH CHARLESTON — Firefighters faced a unique challenge the night of Feb. 12 when they arrived at a housefire in the 2500 block of Vistavia Road: Close to two-dozen poisonous snakes were loose inside ...