Scientists filming for a National Geographic TV show with Will Smith have uncovered a previously unknown species of giant ...

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified a new species of giant anaconda in the Amazon, called the Northern Green Anaconda (Eunectes akayima). This massive snake measures 26 feet ...

The world's largest snake—42 feet long and weighing 2,500 pounds—turned up in a Colombian jungle. Jason Bourque / University of Florida I was thrilled to be on hand at the Smithsonian Tropical ...

The West African gaboon viper has the longest fangs of any snake. In a 6ft (1.83m) long specimen they measured 2in (50mm). Snakes don’t blink as they have transparent eyelids that are fused shut.