For 188 years, the king cobra has been represented by a single species, Ophiophagus hannah. But this widely distributed ...

The eastern hognose snake, also known as the "zombie snake," has a unique defense mechanism. When threatened, it rolls onto ...

From the corn snake's reddish-brown scales to the scarlet snake's coral snake mimicry, orange hues in snakes serve a variety of survival purposes. Thi ...

An orange snake stands out with its striking hues and unique patterns, making it one of the most beautiful reptiles in the wild. From forest floors to deserts, these snakes use their bright coloring ...

The protection of Michigan’s natural resources has an important impact on the future and quality of life of Michiganders,” ...

For analysis of the length of dry day streaks, a previous version of this article included days in which 0.01 inches of precipitation was measured. The article has been corrected to include only ...

Your support makes all the difference. The Anguiculus dicaprioi is a copper-coloured snake with a short head, large nostrils, "dozens of teeth" and a "steeply domed snout", according to a study ...

Your support makes all the difference. The Anguiculus dicaprioi is a copper-coloured snake with a short head, large nostrils, "dozens of teeth" and a "steeply domed snout", according to a study ...

Sixteen-year-old Alek Harrison found that out the hard way when he tried to relocate a snake from a path at school to some nearby scrub in August. The eastern brown snake bit his finger for his ...

King Cobra: The longest poisonous snake in the world, capable of reaching a length of up to 18 feet. King Cobra's venom contains a deadly neurotoxin which can cause paralysis or even death.

Next on the list is the Eastern Copperhead – a non-aggressive venomous snake species. Like timber rattlesnakes, this pit viper member also has a heavy body. However, it also owns copper-colored ...