Iowa has 28 species of snakes, five of which are venomous. Snakes form a key part of the ecosystems they inhabit, helping to keep populations of mice, squirrels, other small animals and even insects ...

If you step outside this summer, chances are you’ll see a snake or two slithering along. There’s no need to worry as most snakes in Kansas and the Wichita area are harmless and help with rodent ...

Red snakes are perhaps the most visually stunning of these intriguing reptiles, drawing attention with vibrant shades of ...

Rough and smooth green snakes are closely related, and while there are some differences between them, their care in captivity is essentially the same. These are both small, thin-bodied snakes that are ...

Snakes don’t always get credit in the brains department. With no limbs and a blank stare, they’ve been cast as simple predators, slithering on instinct, but some snakes are surprisingly clever. While ...

The discovery of a quartet of fossilized snakes, a never-before-seen species from the boa family that lived 38 million years ago, has provided paleontologists with a rare insight into reptilian social ...

Explore innovative nanobody treatments for snake bites, addressing a critical health issue in India and beyond.

Japan's long chain of islands supports a surprisingly rich variety of wildlife, created by isolation, mountains, forests, and ...