The twig snakes Thelotornis and Asian keelback snakes Rhabdophis from this group are similarly notorious. A bite from a venomous snake isn’t always deadly for people. The effects of some species’ ...

Rare sighting of Cerberus rynchops in Assam's floodplains prompts further study by herpetologists and snake rescuers.

India is home to a variety of snakes, and while many are venomous, there are also several non-poisonous species. These snakes are harmless to humans and play important roles in controlling pests like ...

The Nihon “mamushi,” or Japanese pit viper, is a fairly small snake ... tiger keelback. Researchers there study the ecology of snakes and collect their venom to produce serums for snakebites.