Within the remote islands of Papua New Guinea, four new tree snake species have been discovered. Limited sampling had previously resulted in taxonomic confusion, but the new species were recently ...

Don’t be afraid: of all of the snake species in Alabama, only six are venomous. Three of those six venomous species are rattlesnakes: the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, the timber rattlesnake, and ...

Some herpetologists consider kinking a response to feeling threatened. Others have reported it occurring without apparent ...

Some viewers reported seeing only 6 or 8 dots, while others, upon closer inspection, counted as many as 14 or more. This wide ...

Q. In a recent column you said bushmasters are the largest pit vipers in the world. I was told pit vipers have vertical ...

But it is the banded krait that has taken the title of the longest banded snake ... their yellow and black alternating bands of color that are symmetrical. They also have yellow coloring alone that ...

The eastern coral snake is a rare snake in Alabama that is of the highest conservation concern. These slender snakes have blunt heads and bodies adorned with alternating red, yellow, and black ...

According to a University of Florida IFAS Extension flyer, these huge snakes like to hang out in dry places, like pine woods or golf courses. To see photos and more in-depth descriptions on these and ...

Would you ever imagine swapping your purring cat for a slithering serpent? It might sound wild, but in 2025, snake breeds are ...

We live in one of the most idyllic neighborhoods in Arkansas. Tall forests surround us on all sides. Rolling hills follow ...

A Mojave rattlesnake bite is a full-on emergency. Here's where Mojave rattlesnakes live, why they are so venomous and what ...

Many everyday symptoms are inconsequential. You have a poor night’s sleep to thank for your bloodshot eyes, or a new lotion ...