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 ...

Arizona isn’t just home to epic sunsets and towering saguaros — it’s also the rattlesnake capital of the U.S., boasting 14 venomous snake species. That’s not desert folklore; it’s a fact ...

as snakes often do. Advertisement Advertisement The major celebrations ushering in the Year of the Snake have come and gone, but I’ve found myself thinking about that milk snake as we approach ...

Washington State has one native venomous snake, the Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, found mainly in the eastern part of the state. Rattlesnake bites require immediate medical attention; common ...

as snakes often do. The major celebrations ushering in the Year of the Snake have come and gone, but I’ve found myself thinking about that milk snake as we approach the 55th celebration of Earth ...

Snakes have been living under the large concrete patio blocks there for years, rarely seen but leaving hints via long, dried skin sheds. “It’s just a milk snake,” I figured, pretty sure of the critter ...

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 ...

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A resident of The Hague found a 2-meter-long rat snake slithering around in his bathroom last Wednesday. He lived with the animal in his home on Gouveneurlaan for days before it was finally caught on ...