Snake milking is a niche area nestled within the broader fields of herpetology (the study of amphibians and reptiles) and zoology (the study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and ...

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 ...

A ban on deadly snakes is on the agenda at the S.C. Legislature. Supporters say the state law is too lax, but reptile lovers ...

Pretty much all of the really impressive “biggest snakes in the world”—the 50-footers and up—live online or in Hollywood. (Many of the latter starred in the 1982 Arnold Schwarzeneggar ...

In the study of why and how animals look the way they do, color is king—at least, the range of color humans can see. A ...

The leaf litter in the forest might be hiding a dangerous surprise, a camouflaged copperhead. Get to know about the venomous ...

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share insights on snake behavior, tips to prevent unnecessary fear of snakes and reduce the risk of a bite.

Sado Island, Japan, is inhabited by seven species of snakes, the largest number in any isolated island in Japan, except for the subtropical Ryukyu Archipelago. Researchers conducted a 5-year field ...