Snakes, often feared, play crucial ecological roles, controlling pests and balancing ecosystems. Evolving from legged lizards ...

A new study has uncovered evidence that a giant marine reptile from the Early Jurassic period used stealth to hunt its prey in deep or dark waters—much like owls on land today.

Snake owners are discouraged from helping their snakes shed their skin, but one owner did just that, with the snake shedding from head to tail in a matter of minutes. ©Valmedia/Shutterstock.com ...

New Jersey is home to a rich diversity of snake species, and several of its lakes and rivers are teeming with slithering activity.

Why do snakes flick their tongues? Can snakes smell fear? Here are 10 amazing facts about rattlesnakes, flying snakes and other species.

Copperhead snakes are slithering through Georgia just in time for the summer. Where do they hide? How to keep them out? What to do if you see one?

Most snakes in Florida are nonvenomous, but there are six native venomous species. And the Florida Poison Control Center receives calls about snakebites nearly year-round.

Copperhead snakes are slithering through SC just in time for the summer, and residents are reporting sightings.

Snakes in the Lehigh Valley In Lehigh Valley, there are nine snake species that are nonvenomous and two that are venomous, according to Sara Koplish, Lehigh Valley Zoo general curator.

The copperhead and cottonmouth are pretty common species statewide. The copperhead is the most frequently encountered venomous snake in Alabama, according to Outdoor Alabama, and it is starting to ...

What to do for a venomous snake bite: Texas is home to 4 venomous snake species Are snakes more active in rain? It’s a common belief that snakes come out more after rain, but there’s no clear ...