Herpetologist Fred Kraus discovered a new arboreal snake species, Dendrelaphis atra, on Misima Island in Papua New Guinea. This snake, characterized by its matte black coloration and adaptability ...

Snakes often get a bad rap, with many people associating them with fear or danger. However, amongst the roughly 3,000 snake species in the world, there are several that are surprisingly gentle and ...

Australia is home to the amethystine python. It is also known as scrub python. This snake is among the largest pythons. It is ...

Lakhimpur Kheri: A rare Indian snake species – Red Coral Kukri- has been sighted in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR) here after a gap of 82 years, park officials said Tuesday. The snake was sighted on ...

However, the accelerating pace of habitat destruction worldwide has placed many of these fascinating reptiles in peril. With their habitats shrinking, many snake species face the threat of extinction, ...

What are the 10 most colorful animals? We've done the research! Jump in to read about which are the ultimate colorful animals ...

In a rare and a prestigious honour in the world of biological sciences, a newly discovered species of bronzeback snake has been named after one of Sri Lanka’s foremost herpetologists, Dr. A. A. Thasun ...

Hallberg Butterfly Gardens have been thriving for more than 30 years in Sebastopol and this weekend will hold a plant sale ...

Ohio is home to some beautiful, rare and unique plants and animals. Here are some to learn about just in time for Earth Day ...

Six venomous snake species reside in South Carolina, with the copperhead being the most common. Timber rattlesnakes are rare and inhabit mountainous regions, while cottonmouths prefer watery ...