Black mambas (Dendroaspis polylepis) are Africa's longest, most famous venomous snakes. Despite their fearsome reputation, these misunderstood snakes are vital players in their ecosystems. They keep ...

Sometimes, looking at things we thought we knew with fresh eyes (and new tools) can lead to incredible discoveries. That's what happened when Jeff Weinell, a graduate research assistant at the ...

Some people keep them as pets, and others turn away screaming just at the sight of one. Snakes are slithering reptiles found almost everywhere in the world, including your backyard. New Jersey is home ...

Snakes have intrigued scientists for centuries. Studying these serpents has offered clues into their bodies, venom chemistry, ...

Scientists discovered unusual creatures in China and determined they were a new species of odd-scaled snake, according to a new study. Le-Qiang Zhu via ZooKeys A black and brown creature slithered ...