The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope developed by scientists ...

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

Snakes (Serpentes) live almost everywhere on Earth, except the polar regions, which are too cold for these cold-blooded ...

Nestled between the Deep South and the Atlantic Ocean, Georgia is famous for its natural beauty. The Peach State is also home ...

But not in the way it usually ingratiates itself to potential adopters, who hear that the most familiar one of all, the snake ...

The colorful coral snake is the most venomous snake in Arizona. Here is the best way to avoid coral snakes and what to do if ...

Milk snakes are among the most commonly misidentified snakes in North America due to their striking resemblance to the highly venomous coral snake. Their vibrant pattern of red, black, and yellow (or ...

Snakes often get a bad rap, with many people associating them with fear or danger. However, amongst the roughly 3,000 snake species in the world, there are several that are surprisingly gentle and ...

Noodle, the western hog-nose snake, is described as being related to the coral snake but is not venomous. It has a hood it can use like a cobra to scare off enemies, but it will also turn its ...

Yet you probably won’t spot them—their survival depends on remaining hidden. So for nature lovers seeking a challenge, finding a rare snake is deeply rewarding. “Snake hunting,” says Emily Taylor, a ...

Some venomous snakes have pretty wild color patterns—and so do some of their non-venomous copycats. Take the coral snake and scarlet kingsnake. They both rock red, yellow, and black stripes.

That snake really wanted to check out my yard, however, and went right back to it. My dogs and I watched from a distance as it calmly slithered along, checking out every nook and cranny, likely for ...