As adults, these large snakes are better known for their slow, lumbering gait, but the researchers discovered that young ...

Snakes have adapted to climb trees, skate across hot sand, and even swim through water — all without arms or legs. What’s ...

Learn why the eastern diamondback rattlesnake is considered the deadliest snake in the U.S. and what to do if you're ever ...

Dear reader, it was not a log: it was a 20-foot Australian Scrub python ( Simalia kinghorni), one of the largest species in the world and the largest in the country. “ I was worried about another car ...

Snakes, for some, are the stuff of nightmares. For others, they’re beloved pets or fascinating research subjects. They’re ...

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As snakes seek warm, dry shelter during the rainy season, encounters in residential areas increase significantly. Knowing ...

What's to love about snakes? Jackie Kovacs shows Tuscaloosa News staffer Gary Cosby Jr. during their snake hunt.

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What is the safest snake to have as a pet? Will a pet snake bite you? Here are the pros and cons of having a snake for a pet.