On Rossel Island, Kraus found Dendrelaphis melanarkys, or the black net tree snake. This 4-foot, 11-inch reptile is easier to ...

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 ...

The intriguing new species, spanning around four feet and one inch in length, was found to have a "matte black" coloring.

What is Arizona’s most venomous snake? It turns out, the most poisonous isn't the most dangerous in the state. Here's what to ...

While the vast majority of Texas' snakes are completely harmless, about 15% are venomous, including rattlesnakes, ...

With their habitats shrinking, many snake species face the threat of extinction ... Snakes are crucial predators in many ecosystems, helping to control populations of rodents and other small animals.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued a stern warning about the northern snakehead fish. This predatory ...

Intrigued by this “unusual” change in color, researchers caught several snakes, took a closer look at them, tested their DNA and realized they’d discovered a new species: Trimeresurus cryptographicus, ...