There are about 4,000 different snake species in the world today. They occupy a wide range of habitats — some dwell ...

The West African gaboon viper has the longest fangs of any snake. In a 6ft (1.83m) long specimen they measured 2in (50mm). Snakes don’t blink as they have transparent eyelids that are fused shut.

As temperatures warm up and summer days approach, snakes are emerging from their dens after sheltering from the cold winter ...

Some snakes can adjust the angle of individual scales, to fine-tune their grip, making them excellent climbers. Sea snakes are able to supplement their air supply by absorbing oxygen from the ...

Today is World Snake Day, and we’ve put together four fassscinating facts in celebration of our serpent friends that are sure to rattle your mind. This may come as a surprise to some – even ...

The Chicago River is dyed green each year for the St. Patrick's Day celebration On St. Patrick's Day—Wednesday, March 17—millions of people will don green and celebrate the Irish with parades ...

As temperatures begin to rise a wide range of wildlife species, including snakes, become active in and around our homes. But experts say there is no need to panic. “In this part of the world ...