The red-bellied black is one of the Australia’s most commonly encountered snakes. If you live in one of the eastern mainland states and like bushwalking or even just live near urban bushland, chances ...

Are snakes legal to keep as a pet? In most places, reptiles are legal. However, some states and localities may have restrictions or bans on certain reptile breeds. This can include where and how you ...

When I’m turkey hunting creek bottoms or overgrown field edges, snake boots provide me with the reassurance that my feet and legs are safe from snake bites. And when I try to slip in on a roosted tom ...

The world has welcomed 2025, the year dubbed as the 'Year of the Snake' according to the Chinese Zodiac. This ancient calendar, which dates back over 2,000 years, is based on a 12-year cycle, with ...

Britain has only three native snakes but a fourth species, the 2-metre-long Aesculapian snake, is breeding in the wild in at least two places – by exploiting the warmth of buildings and compost heaps.

The word “snake” is usually used with a negative connotation whether it describes the actual reptile or the actions of a dishonest person, so it is strange to think that someone would affiliate the ...

Few games truly deserve the remake treatment as much as Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Arguably the best stealth-action game of its generation, back in 2004 it pushed the PlayStation 2 to its very ...

A new species of fossil snake unearthed in Wyoming is rewriting our understanding of snake evolution. The discovery, based on four remarkably well-preserved specimens found curled together in a burrow ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Over 250 snake species are listed as endangered around the ...

Two of three creators of the universe- Shiva and Vishnu have symbols of snakes attached to them. While Lord Shiva wears Vasuki as a decoration around his neck, Lord Vishnu rests on Sheshnaag. Snakes ...