A brush with death is a hard way to learn how to survive a cottonmouth moccasin snake bite. Here’s what you need to know to ...

For a long time, the king cobra was recognized as the world’s longest venomous snake, a single species with a vast geographic range. However, recent studies have revealed that this perception ...

Developed by the African Snakebite Institute, this app features an extensive database of snake species in Southern Africa. It includes high-quality images, descriptions, distribution maps, and ...

Snakes, admired and feared, often live longer in captivity due to fewer threats. Lifespans differ by species; king cobras can live 20-25 years in the wild, reaching up to 30 in captivity.

A new snake species that originated in Ethiopia was discovered 20 years after an animal died. Two scientists, Jakob Hallermann and Oliver Hawlitschek, set out to establish the identity of a group ...

The North American racer is a catch-all name for the different racer snake species in the U.S. and parts ... in regions like Arkansas and Missouri. It gets its name from the distinctive dark ...

When we think of snakes, the usual suspects, such as the king cobra, python, or anaconda, often come to mind. Yet, the world of herpetology— the study of amphibians and reptiles—offers a rich tapestry ...

Stuart McKenzie of Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers in Australia added a second challenge to the mix by giving “bonus points” if you could name the species. Can you spot the deadly snake?

This year's Chinese New Year starts Wednesday and Missouri State University will ... The 2025 Chinese New Year marks the Year of the Snake. Celebrated across China and many other Asian cultures ...

New Snake Species in Ethiopia: Back in the 1980s, a biologist visited Ethiopia and discovered an unusual olive-colored snake. Unfortunately, the snake didn’t survive, and the biologist preserved it as ...

Chinese metaphysics consultant Vicki Iskandar tells PEOPLE exclusively what the Wood Snake will bring in 2025 and if it will differ from the Wood Dragon in 2024 Skyler Caruso is a Writer and ...