Snakes may not be known for wagging tails or greeting their owners at the door, but some species are thought to be ...

Pythons can tolerate saltwater and freshwater and have been observed swimming in Florida Bay and Biscayne Bay.

Nature is full of surprises, but few are as fascinating as hybrid animals, creatures born from crossing two different species ...

This ancient, leg-bearing snake is rewriting the story of how serpents slithered, and sometimes walked, their way through evolutionary history.

First published in 1992, “An Introduction to Snakes of the Region of North Carolina and Virginia," has been revised with ...

A psychedelic spider, sign of spring, a loud primate and more make Fauna & Flora’s 2026 Species to Watch List.

Red snakes are perhaps the most visually stunning of these intriguing reptiles, drawing attention with vibrant shades of crimson, scarlet, and rust that stand out against forest floors, deserts, and ...

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With Gary De’Snake, Disney has created its first snake hero in “Zootopia 2,” capturing hearts worldwide. But behind the charming film character lies a highly venomous, beautiful—and absolutely ...

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Scientists have developed a nanobody-based antivenom that neutralizes toxins from most African cobras, mambas and the rinkhals, which could offer safer, scalable protection beyond existing snakebite ...