On Rossel Island, Kraus found Dendrelaphis melanarkys, or the black net tree snake. This 4-foot, 11-inch reptile is easier to ...

Six venomous snake species reside in South Carolina, with the copperhead being the most common. Timber rattlesnakes are rare and inhabit mountainous regions, while cottonmouths prefer watery ...

SC has native venomous snakes like copperheads, cottonmouths and coral snakes. SCDNR advises people to avoid snakes and to ...

In a rare and a prestigious honour in the world of biological sciences, a newly discovered species of bronzeback snake has ...

A yellow-bellied sea snake that was found alive in the sand dunes at the southern end of Omaha Beach, north of Auckland, is ...

As many as 2,000 rattlesnakes spend the winter in the den that is livestreamed from Colorado. Here's how to watch.

Five previously unknown tree-dwelling snake species, including one named in honor of Leonardo DiCaprio's mother, were found in the jungles Central and South America. Credit: Alejandro Arteaga ...

Herpetologist Fred Kraus discovered a new arboreal snake species, Dendrelaphis atra, on Misima Island in Papua New Guinea. This snake, characterized by its matte black coloration and adaptability ...

Rattlesnakes are the only native venomous snakes in California. Here's where they live and what to do if you are bitten.

Snakes often get a bad rap, with many people associating them with fear or danger. However, amongst the roughly 3,000 snake species in the world, there are several that are surprisingly gentle and ...

What is Arizona’s most venomous snake? It turns out, the most poisonous isn't the most dangerous in the state. Here's what to know about the reptiles.