On Rossel Island, Kraus found Dendrelaphis melanarkys, or the black net tree snake. This 4-foot, 11-inch reptile is easier to differentiate thanks to its orange eyes, smooth dark scales with a net ...

In other variations, these snakes can be striped and come in shades of gray, black, and even orange (in Florida).

The snakes normally come in a range of colors, from bronze to brown, red and black, and the orange variety is particularly unusual. "Finding examples like this will always take my breath away ...

While both are mostly black, indigo snakes have orange-colored throats, while black racers have white-colored throats. Neither species are venomous, though they both mimic the dangerous species of ...

The black snake Dendrelaphis atra has been discovered on an island in Papua New Guinea; this species stands out for its unique melanism.

The highly venomous snake can come in all shades including brown, black, orange and red and is considered the world's second most poisonous snake. Mr Stinson said he often sees a 'beautiful ...

Timber rattlesnakes, also called "canebrake" rattlesnakes, can be distinguished by a black ... orange stripe running down the center of the back, according to Louisiana Sportsman. The Texas coral ...

These snakes inhabit diverse environments ... but can range in color from rusty orange to pinkish to nearly black. They are found in most forested habitats, but prefer rocky wooded hillsides ...