Olive Sea Snake Senses Light Through Its Tail, Avoiding Predation, Study Says
The discovery is seen as a defense mechanism against predators.
Researchers Discover New Species Of Stiletto Snake
Branch's stiletto snake has fangs that jut out the side of its mouth, researchers say.
Snake That Ate Ping Pong Ball And Survived Surgery Released Back Into Wild
In addition to eating rodents such as rats, rat snakes also consume eggs.
Reptiles In England’s Hankley Common Receive 110 Hectares of Protected Space
The protected land will total more than 200 hectares by the end of 2019.
Aussie Farmer Records Cane Toads Hitching Ride On Olive Python
Paul Mock was out lowering his dam's spillway when he happened upon the most unusual sight.
Trump Administration Sued For Failing To Protect Two Garter Snake Species
The northern Mexican garter snake and the narrow-headed garter snake were give Endangered Species Act protections in 2014.
New Snake Species Discovered Inside The Stomach Of Another Snake
A Central American coral snake consumed Cenaspis aenigma, a previously undescribed snake species.
18-Foot Burmese Python Removed From Florida Everglades
The snake is the third largest captured in the state.
King Cobra Saved After Being Trapped For 4 Days In Fishing Net
The king cobra is the largest venomous snake of the world.
Reptile Lovers To Open Snake Yoga Studio In Canada
The $60 class will offer the basics of handling a snake and a yoga flow class with a snake partner.
Hognose Snake Doesn't Play Dead Anymore
North American hognose snakes go all out to sell their death act by opening their mouths and rolling their tongues in the dirt.
Night Snake Information
Night snakes are abundant on roads in the southwestern U.S. on warm nights during the rainy season.
Texas Firefighters Save Several Snakes And Lizards From House Fire
It is suspected that a Christmas tree caused the blaze.
Keel-Scaled Boa Down Listed To Vulnerable Thanks To Conservation Efforts
The elimination of rats, goats and rabbits helped the keel-scaled boa's population numbers to rebound.
Man Charged With Keeping Venomous Snakes In Georgia
Child services were notified that venomous snakes were kept in the home.
5 Invertebrate-Eating Snakes
These snakes are all specialists in that they specialize in eating invertebrates.
Rescuing Snakes In India With Wildlife SOS
In Delhi, India, Wildlife SOS is saving reptiles through rescue and education.
Two-Headed Baby Copperhead Snake Found Alive In Virginia Has Died
It is unknown why the snake died, but experts say that chance of survival for two-headed snakes is slim.
Florida FWC Hatch Pine Snakes From Discovered Nests
Biologists with the Florida FWC Commission successfully hatched several Florida pine snakes from two separate clutches found in the wild.
Florida Hunter Captures Record Setting 17.5 foot Burmese Python
The python elimination program has eliminated 1,859 invasive Burmese pythons in just two years.
Four People In Florida Bitten By Coral Snakes
The folks picked up the coral snakes and were then bitten.
Snake Missing Six Months Reunited With Keeper
The boa constrictor hitched a ride to a Texas Goodwill in a sofa.
Snake Road In Illinois To Remain Closed Another Week
The U.S. Forest Service began restricting vehicles on the road more than 40 years ago
Puff Adder Research In Africa
Study reveals unexpected behavior in wild puff adders.
Two-Headed Copperhead Snake To Be Displayed At Kentucky Wildlife Center
The baby venomous snake was donated to the center by a couple who found it in their yard.
Cape Cobras Eat Their Own Kind, But Only Males
Researchers have found that male Cape cobras eat male Cape cobras. They have not yet documented a male eating a female.
Florida Kingsnake In NorCal With Bad Burns On His Body Ready For Adoption
Felix is a Florida kingsnake who was surrendered by his owner in bad shape. He is ready to be adopted.
Two-Headed Baby Copperhead Snake Found Alive In Virginia
It is hoped that the venomous reptile can eventually be put on display at a zoo.
Green Tree Python With Broken Jaw Fixed With Paper Clip And Superglue
Dr. Joshua Llinas, of HerpVet in Mt. Ommaney in Queensland, Australia fixed the jaw of Toothless after she damaged it while feeding.
Aussie Snake Catchers Capture Two Pythons Fighting In Brisbane Home
The dueling duo were released about a mile away from the home in which they were removed.
100+ Pythons Seized From Texas Home
Authorities tried working with the owner to try and improve conditions before seizing the reptiles.
Now Is The Time To Herp Snake Road At Shawnee National Forest
Herping on the Snake Road in Shawnee National Forest is best done when the road is closed to vehicles, from September 1 to October 1.
81-Year-Old Grandma Subdues Two Large Pythons Like A Boss
It turns out the woman has years of experience handling snakes.
West Virginia Man Arrested For Illegal Possession of 17 Rattlesnakes
West Virginians can possess one timber rattlesnake.
Snake Handler Helps Wisconsin Police Save Snake Stuck Under Hood Of Car
A ball python managed to get itself wrapped up in the engine compartment of a car in Wisconsin. Police called a snake handler to help safely remove the reptile.
College Student Says Pet Snake “Held Hostage” At Boarding Facility
The facility that was caring for Santana says the snake is being treated for mites.
Burmese Pythons Crossbreeding With Indian Pythons In Florida Everglades
Researchers say a crossbred snake could create a super snake that takes the best traits of both species.
Lawsuit To Protect Habitat Of Two Garter Snake Species Launched Against USFWS
The habitat of both garter snake species are suffering from issues such as livestock grazing, agricultural and urban sprawl.
Boa Constrictor Thwarts Mail Delivery At Overland Park, KS Home
These animal control officers had quite the time with this boa constrictor.
Snake Fungal Disease Changes Skin Microbiome of Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnakes
Healthy skin of infected eastern Massasauga rattlesnakes test positive for Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola.
Mangrove Saltmarsh Snake Herpetofauna Field Methods
Nerodia clarkii compressicauda, or the mangrove saltmarsh snake, is a semi-arboreal, semi-aquatic snake that is endemic to aquatic habitats in coastal Florida.
Whale Watchers Spot Hognose Snake Swimming More Than 1 Mile off Cape Cod
it is speculated that the snake may tried to cool down and was pulled out to sea by currents or got disoriented and swam out.
Redding Reptiles Survives Devastating Carr Fire In Northern California
Redding Reptiles had to move its 210 reptiles six times during the Carr Fire.
DNA Analysis Determines Forest Cobra To Be Five Different Species
Researchers in England have determined that the forest cobra is actually five different species.
22 Smooth Green Snakes Released On Barrington Prairie In Illinois
The smooth green snake (Opheodrys vernalis) is non-venomous and bright green in coloration with a white belly.
Michigan Man Bitten By Monocled Cobra Saved By Antivenin Flown In From Florida
Monocled cobra venom is fast acting and the man is fortunate to be alive.
20 Eastern Indigo Snakes Reintroduced In Habitat That Hasn’t Seen Them In 35 Years
The eastern indigo snake has not been seen in the Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve for more than 35 years.
Scientists Discover Tiny Snake Fossil Encased In Amber
The snake lived 100 million years ago.
New Venomous Snake Species Discovered In Australia
The Bandy bandy snake, Vermicella parscauda may already face extinction due to mining.
Vet In Australia Removes Stuffed Toy From Scrub Python
The scrub python ate a stuffed cow, a toy stuffed cow.
Arkansas Suspends Issuance Of Venomous Wildlife Importation And Breeder/Dealer Permits
The state of Arkansas allows for the collection up to six venomous species.
Someone Tried (And Failed) To Smuggle A Ball Python At Miami International Airport
The snake was destined for Barbados when it was seized by the TSA.
Woman At Kruger National Park Happens Upon Cobra Trying To Eat Monitor Lizard
The snake was persistent, but could it have really eaten such a large lizard?
9 Black Mambas Hatched At Reptile Gardens In South Dakota
The black mamba is one of the fastest snakes in the world and one of the deadliest. It is called the black mamba because the black color of its mouth, and not its outside coloration.
Woman Asks For Help On Facebook To Find Her Rainbow Boa
Prometheus the rainbow boa has been missing since July 7.
Canadian Charged With Animal Cruelty For Allegedly Operating On Snake Without Vet License
Man's facility was also raided by the SPCA back in 2015.
Why (And How) A Reticulated Python Managed To Consume An Indonesian Woman
The reticulated python is considered the longest snake species in the world. It is also one of the heaviest.
West Virginia Police Stop Traffic To Let Snake Cross Busy Road
With a little help from police, the timber rattlesnake made it safely to the other side.
Video: Florida Python Hunters Save Alligator From Coils of Burmese Python
The alligator was saved from the coils of the snake just in time.
5 Facts About The Reticulated Python
The reticulated python is the longest snake species in the world.
5 New Snail Eating Snake Species Discovered In South America
The five snakes are all snail eaters and hail from South America.
Texas Deputy Safely Removes Threatened Indigo Snake From Bathroom
Texas indigo snakes are a protected species in the state.
Texas Man Recovering From Severed Rattlesnake Head Bite
The man had just decapitated the snake in his yard when he was bitten.
5-Foot Ball Python Found Near Hawaii Landfill
The pet snake was transported to the Honolulu Department of Agriculture’s Quarantine Branch.
Lake County Fire Rescue In Florida Opens Venom Bank, Educates Folks On Snake Species
Venom 2 will get antivenin to those in need much faster.
Florida’s Python Elimination Program Removes 1,000 Snakes In 15 Months
The Burmese python has gained a foothold in the Everglades.
Family Who Claimed Man Was Bitten By Rattlesnake That Fell In His Kayak Changes Story
It is unclear why the family changed their story, but at least the man is doing better.
Snake Fungal Disease Confirmed In Indiana
Species that tested positive for SFD in the state include the northern water snake, racer, milk snake, and queen snake.
Snake Makes Minor League Debut At San Antonio Missions Baseball Game
The snake was swarmed almost immediately after it took to the field.
Politician In South Carolina Gets Flack For Shooting Snakes Ad
According to the South Carolina Fish and Wildlife Service, finding an eastern diamondback rattlesnake in Fair Play is highly unlikely.
Alabama Man Fights For His Life After Coral Snake Bite
Jeffrey Phillips apparently thought the snake he picked up was a kingsnake.
Momma Possum Fends Off Carpet Python That Tried To Eat Her Baby
The carpet python had to give up its meal thanks to a relentless attack from momma possum.
Experimental Drug Derived From Rattlesnake Venom Shows Promise In Pancreatic and Lung Cancer Patients
A drug that uses crotoxin from the South American rattlesnake has shown promise to kill pancreatic and lung cancers.
Australian Poacher Caught With Largest Seizure of Native Reptiles
It is illegal to export for commercial use any live Australian wildlife under any circumstances.
Aussie Vet Saves Scrub Python Whose Face Got Damaged
The scrub python had severely damaged its face.
Pet Corn Snake Named Anna Cornda Rescued By Firefighters In England
Anna Cornda didn't get very far before he was rescued by firefighters.
Boa Constrictor Found Sick And Disoriented In Florida Nursed Back To Health
Snake Gyllenhal had an upper respiratory infection, mouth rot, and an injury to his tail that exposed vertebrae.
Tagged Burmese Python Leads Florida Researchers To Largest Breeding Aggregation
The Conservancy uses telemetry to locate other Burmese pythons, and in this instance, Argo found the largest breeding aggregation of Burmese pythons.
Southern Black Racer Interrupts Alabama National Guard's Sniper Training
The snake crawled across the barrel of Pfc. William Snyder's sniper rifle.
Louisiana Pine Snake Listed As Threatened By USFWS
The Louisiana pine snake spends much of its life below the forest, underground.
Phoenix Herpetological Society Saves Baby Rattlesnake Stuck In Glue Trap
Glue traps don't discriminate. Whatever walks into the glue trap usually gets stuck.
Woman Tweets Video Of Her Hognose Snake Drinking Water And Internet Loves It
Twitter user Taylor Nicole Dean is a reptile lover and a video of her hognose snake drinking water went viral over the weekend.
Water Snake Gets Too Close To Alligator Babies And Pays For It
The alligator didn't like that the banded water snake got too close.
Unique Feeding Behavior For A Snake; Tearing Its Food Apart Before Eating It
These Southeast Asian snakes dine on crustaceans in unique ways, unlike other snakes.
Herp Vet In Australia Removes Slipper Eaten By Carpet Python
The snake will spend six to eight weeks recovering from surgery at the facility.
Buffalo Zoo’s Reptile House Closes For Renovation
A new bushmaster exhibit will be one of the highlights of the Donna M. Fernandes Amphibian and Reptile Center.
Georgia Town Punked On Fakebook With Bogus Warning About Copperhead Snakes
Pranksters created a fake Facebook page representing the city of Calhoun, Georgia.
Video: Boa Constrictor Born With Two Heads, Two Hearts
Snake breeder in Florida showcased on Nat Geo vet show.
Cobra Handling Firefighter From Malaysia Dies From Cobra Bite
Abu Zarin Husin, a Malaysian firefighter who captured and released uncounted cobras has died of a cobra bite.
Southern African Python Mothers Stay With Their Babies For About Two Weeks After They Hatch
The mother snakes also warm their bodies and return to the snake nest to warm their babies.
The Burmese Python In The United States
The Burmese python has had an interesting existence in the United States.
Two-headed Rat Snake Makes Debut At Cameron Park Zoo In Texas
Pancho and Lefty have been in quarantine for 18 months and are now on display at the Cameron Park Zoo.
Reptile Enclosure Maker Vision Products Plus Acquired By Adam’s Specialty Products
The Vision slider rack system is very popular with snake enthusiasts and breeders.
Louisiana Pine Snake Breeding Program Started At Ellen Trout Zoo
The snake is rare in Louisiana and has all but disappeared in Texas.
Venomous Cat Snake Spotted In UAE For First Time In Nearly 10 Years
The first documented instance of a cat snake in the UAE occurred in 2007
Cobra Snakes Of The Congo
A professor and his colleagues seek to expand cobra research in Central Africa.
