Many snakes are top level predators; for example, a single rat snake can consume over 100 rodents a year. Other snakes are important in the control they exert on insect and other invertebrate ...

The black and yellow snake is vibrant and eye-catching, and it's not just for show. In the animal kingdom, bright colors ...

One well-known species is the eastern rat snake, which occurs as far north as Vermont. That hardy animal can grow to be more ...

A chicken snake is a type of snake known for raiding chicken coops to eat eggs, birds and small mammals, such as rats and mice. This behavior makes these reptiles both a friend and a foe to farmers.

Cobras are some of the most venomous snakes on the planet, also known for their intimidating hoods and swift strikes. But ...

Yellowstone National Park is one of the most famous parks in the United States, but it isn’t usually known for its reptiles.

According to a University of Michigan study, snakes won the evolutionary jackpot, partly because of their speed. These stealthy ambush predators can really get moving when they need to chase down prey ...

Adult eastern diamondbacks dine on small mammals, such as rabbits and squirrels, and small birds, while the young eat rats and mice. They strike their prey with a venom-filled bite, before letting it ...

An Indian rat snake rescued in Juhu was found stuffed with 100gm of plastic, leading to its death despite medical intervention. This incident, along with a previous case of a python injured by a ...

The Aesculapian snake can grow up to 6ft (1.8m) but the largest spotted here has been about 4ft 11in (1.5m). The rat-eating reptiles are near Mochdre, Conwy county. They are yet to cross the A55 ...

A Milnerton family got the shock of their lives when they discovered a 60cm golden yellow Cape Cobra on their property.

“If you come across a snake, it’s best not to get nervous ... To do this, the team have metal detectors and the help of ...