Snakes are fascinating reptiles that can be both captivating and frightening. They slither, stare, and sometimes strike.

Snakes are typically regarded as land-dwelling creatures. But in the forests of southern Asia, a remarkable lineage has taken ...

There may be only six venomous snake species in the Sunshine State, but knowing what they look like is important to keep you ...

A new snake species was discovered in April 2025 that will have you checking the forest canopy instead of the ground in the country where it was spotted.

The federal government is providing more funding to help eradicate and control Guam's brown tree snake population. Skip to main content You have permission to edit this article. Edit Close ...

A shiny tree snake that is completely black and measures about four feet was recently spotted at a mining facility on a small island off Papua New Guinea’s southeastern coast. Its sleek color and ...

Guam Power Authority is partnering with the U.S. Geological Survey on a brown tree snake research project to learn how to protect power infrastructure from snake-caused outages. USGS biologists ...

Billy Collett explains that “the most common snakes that can appear in your backyard would be diamond pythons, red-bellied black snakes and common green tree snakes.” The red-bellied black snake has ...

SPOKANE, Wash. – A man was bitten by a gopher snake on the Centennial Trail after stepping on it.

As Michigan's weather warms up in the coming days, some of its cold-blooded residents will be slithering out of their winter hibernation spots. Experts say don't be startled or fearful, most ...