The cottonmouth, or water moccasin, is often regarded as one of the most dangerous snakes in the southern United States.

King cobras (Ophiophagus hannah) are endemic to the forests and swamps of Asia, with a range that spans from the Indian ...

It’s that time of year when snakes begin emerging, like the eastern hognose snake, who has an incredible zombie defense ...

ARKANSAS, USA — Temperatures are warming up, and people are getting out in droves to access the many hiking trails, bikeways, and other outdoor offerings across the Natural State. However, people aren ...

High in the forest canopy, one genus of snake learned how to solve the problem of flight without wings. Here’s how, according ...

The night snake, whose scientific classification is Hypsiglena torquata, is a small nocturnal snake found in a broad but ...

When we think of fast animals, cheetahs sprinting across the African Savanna or peregrine falcons diving through the sky might come to mind. But some of the speediest creatures can be found slithering ...

Red snakes are perhaps the most visually stunning of these intriguing reptiles, drawing attention with vibrant shades of ...

A new species of snake was recently discovered after scientists spotted it taking on a hawk on a Papua New Guinea island. Measuring as long as 4 feet, 8 inches, the Dendrelaphis anthracina, or coal ...