How big they are: Can range from 4 inches (10 centimeters) to over 30 feet (9 meters) There are about 4,000 different snake species in the world today. They occupy a wide range of habitats — some ...

A newly identified fossil snake reveals clues about early advanced snake evolution. Its mixed traits highlight an ancient branch of the caenophidian family tree. More than forty years after it was ...

The world of snakes is equal parts fascinating and fear-inducing. Some folks keep them as scaly companions, while others would sprint in the opposite direction at the mere hint of a slither. Love them ...

Thousands of species of snakes slither across the globe. Researchers think this is a product of a mysterious singularity event. By Lauren Leffer Published Feb 22, 2024 2:00 PM EST Get the Popular ...

Snakes are known for being solitary reptiles, but they do not always hang solo. In colder climates, when winter temperatures set in, snakes seek each other out for warmth. These snake gatherings can ...

Imagine spotting this gorgeous, highly elusive snake on your trip to Southeast Asia. That’s just what happened to one ...

The discovery of the Snake Goddess made researchers focus on the mysterious religion of Minoan Crete and its connection of ...

People have developed all kinds of quick gimmicks, nursery rhymes and old wives’ tales in trying to create an easy way to figure out whether a snake can harm you. Some of them work, some of the time.

Imagine checking into your hotel room and discovering a guest you definitely didn’t expect. That’s exactly what happened at a ...

Ophidiophobia is an extreme fear of snakes. It may stem from previous negative experiences, such as a snakebite or watching another person’s fear and internalizing. Various types of therapy can help.