Picture an animal that huddles up with others when stressed, babysits its young, hangs out around relatives, and gathers in big groups every year. Did you imagine a rattlesnake? For a long time, ...

From navigation to social behavior to personality, scientists are rewriting what it means to be a clever snake. Here’s what we know, according to research. Snakes have long been cast as cold, ...

ATLANTA — A Georgia park is one of the most snake-infested state parks in the nation. That’s according to “World Atlas,” which named “Skidaway Island State Park” as one of seven with the most snakes.

Do you jump at the sight of snakes? Unfortunately, Georgia is home to a wide variety of them, and there's one particularly hot spot for these reptilious residents. Last week, WorldAtlas released its ...

A University of Florida study found that snake bites in the state are an understudied but avoidable risk. Most venomous snake bites in Florida occurred when people, primarily men, intentionally ...

A yard with flowery trees and green bushes - Dejavu Designs/Getty Images Your yard is alive with wild animals. From sing-song birds to mischievous squirrels to — snakes? That's right: snakes are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. More than 4,200 species of snakes exist on the planet and ...

Check out this clutch of albino boas at The Reptile Zoo! The creator counts about 19 pastel and pink colored baby snakes in the bin. Supreme Court makes major announcement Sharon Stone on the Moment ...

Summer vacation can mean spending more time outside. And that means the possibility of encountering creatures you're not used to. They may have a bad reputation, but experts say they're actually ...

There are 14 species of snakes in Massachusetts, only two of which, the copperhead and timber rattler, are venomous. Some snake species, including the copperhead and timber rattler, face threats ...

Snakes have adapted to climb trees, leap across hot sand, and even swim through water — all without arms or legs. What’s their secret? Mike Bock This corn snake, shown here at the Smithsonian's ...

12.COM. MANY OF US WILL BE SPENDING TIME OUTSIDE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS, FROM WATCHING FIREWORKS TO FIRING UP THE GRILL. AND AMID THE CELEBRATION, YOU MIGHT CROSS PATHS WITH ONE OF THE TRIAD’S DOZENS ...