Within the remote islands of Papua New Guinea, four new tree snake species have been discovered. Limited sampling had previously resulted in taxonomic confusion, but the new species were recently ...

Q. In a recent column you said bushmasters are the largest pit vipers in the world. I was told pit vipers have vertical ...

Vipers are venomous snakes that belong to the scientific family Viperidae, which includes hundreds of species spread across multiple continents. Known for its potent viper venom, retractable fangs ...

Pit vipers also carry venom in twin glands behind their eyes, delivered through movable fangs that can be folded up against the roof of their mouth.

Snakes, often feared, include both harmless and venomous species. Identifying key differences like head shape, pupil shape, ...

A grass-green snake from Vietnam with yellow eyes, ... T. cyanolabris is one of 50 closely related Asian species of pit viper and can be distinguished by its colours and smaller size.

Scientists found 2-foot-long snake with mesh pattern on its eyes and discovered a new species: Guanyinshan mountain pit viper, a study said.

Some herpetologists consider kinking a response to feeling threatened. Others have reported it occurring without apparent ...