The very word “anaconda” instantly strikes fear into the hearts and minds of people all over the world, and for plenty of good reasons. These unique snakes are absolutely massive — some of the largest ...

A Wisconsin man has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times, and scientists are studying his blood to treat snakebite.

Are snakes reptiles? Despite their different body structure, snakes share all of the necessary physiological traits that make ...

These colorful snakes aren't just works of art. Erected for the World Health Assembly, they're meant to draw attention to an ...

It’s not always easy getting the average person obsessed with snakes. But some enthusiasts want to change that — like Michael ...

It’s not just the rain. While it may seem like snakes slither out in droves during a storm, the truth is more complex.

The black snake Dendrelaphis atra has been discovered on an island in Papua New Guinea; this species stands out for its unique melanism.

And while their experimental treatment shows promise against the group of snakes that include mambas and cobras, it’s not effective against vipers, which include snakes like rattlers.

And while their experimental treatment shows promise against the group of snakes that include mambas and cobras, it's not effective against vipers, which include snakes like rattlers.

And while their experimental treatment shows promise against the group of snakes that include mambas and cobras, it's not effective against vipers, which include snakes like rattlers.