Herp Queries: Do Snakes Get Dirty?
Snakes definitely do get dirty, as evidenced by this leucistic eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) shedding its old, soiled skin
Footage Shows Dead Blind Snake Stuck In The Nostril Of A Cobra
The dead snake is believed to be a blind snake.
Rattlesnake Caught On Video Swimming Out To Sea
Timber rattlesnake in North Carolina wanted to go for a swim in the ocean, so it did.
Arizona Man Who Played With And Planned To Eat A Rattlesnake Gets Bit Instead
The 49-year-old was rushed to the hospital where he survived to tell his tale.
Boa Constrictor Saved By Conservation Officers In Saskatchewan, Canada
This 5-foot boa constrictor was safely removed from a road in Saskatoon, Canada
Beautiful New Species Of Rhabdops Snake Discovered In India
Rhabdops aquaticus hails from the Western Ghats of India and is often observed in bodies of water.
Two-headed Timber Rattlesnake Found In Arkansas
The two-headed timber rattlesnake is about 10 inches in length. It is currently being nursed back to health.
California Man Faces 20 Years In Jail For Smuggling Three King Cobras Into The United States
The venomous snakes were smuggled into the United States in potato chip cans.
Study Suggests Pollution Causes Sea Snakes To Change Color
Some populations of turtle-headed sea snake have lost their stripes.
Pet Boa Constrictor Missing In Minnesota
Rocky has been missing from his home in Princeton, MN since September 6.
Nevada To Consider Banning Or Limiting Commercial Collection Of Wild Reptiles
Nevada does not have a limit on the number of reptiles collected in the wild.
100 Mini Masterpieces of Snake-Inspired Art Sale To Benefit Zoo Knoxville
The sale of the snake-themed art will benefit the zoo.
Snake Lost During Move To New Apartment Found A Few Doors Down
The ball python went missing when a vent on its enclosure got dislodged.
Back to Nature: Is It Wrong To Keep Wild Snakes
The court of popular opinion has certainly turned against what was once the norm just a few decades ago.
Herp Snake Road In Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest As The Roads Will Close To Vehicles Sept. 1
Snake Road closes to vehicles to allow reptiles and amphibians safely cross to their winter brumation grounds.
Researchers Hope Python Skin Trade Will Adopt DNA-Traceability Tools To Better Manage Species
It is hoped that each country that exports python skins to high end fashion houses implement these tools to ensure sustainability of the species.
Tokay Gecko Attacks Tree Snake, Which Regurgitates Another Gecko
If there is one gecko that would attack a predator, it's a Tokay.
Florida’s Python Elimination Program Dispatches 500 Snakes in Five Months
The South Florida Water Management District opened its lands to help reduce the population of the invasive snake.
Grass Snake in Europe Classified as New Species
The barred grass snake (Natrix helvetica) was previously thought to have been a common grass snake (Natrix natrix).
Scientists Release 25 Eastern Indigo Snake Into Alabama Forest
The Eastern indigo snake has not been seen in the wild in Alabama since the 1950s.
Eight Alligators and Venomous Snakes Seized From California Homeowner
An investigation was started by the escape of a monocled cobra 8 weeks ago.
New Wolf Snake Species Discovered in Indonesia
Lycodon sidiki is the seventh species endemic to the Sunda Shelf.
Snake Fungal Disease Confirmed in Wild Snakes of Europe
The strains of SFD in Europe are distinct from the strains found in North America.
Florida Woman Lets Snake Bite Her 1 Year Old Child To Teach Her A Lesson
The woman had a snake in a dust pan and when the child put her hand in the pan she got bit.
Cuban Boas Coordinate Their Hunts, Study Says
The Cuban boas will take the positions of other snakes into account when choosing where to set up their own ambush location.
Man in Florida Gets Bit By Rattlesnake As He Tried To Kiss It
The man is in critical condition.
Grammar Matters As 3 Judge Panel Lifts Python Ban
USARK Successfully sues to overturn shipment ban on two large constricting snakes.
Watch These Two Handle an Angry 12-Foot King Cobra
A king cobra set to go on exhibit doesn't want to be messed with.
SnakeBite911 Now Available on Android Devices
Application for Android and Apple devices enables you to identify venomous snakes of North America.
Video: Monitor Lizard Makes Quick Work of Python in Noosa, Australia
A monitor lizard (Goanna in Australia) makes quick work of a python.
Phoenix Residents May Be Able To Shoot Snakes On Sight If House Bill Becomes Law
If you have the right shot, you may be able to shoot snakes in Phoenix, but why would you want to?
Aussie Discovers Tiger Snake In Her Christmas Tree
A snake catcher was called to remove the "Christmas present"
Video Footage Shows Texas Indigo Snake Playing Dead
The behavior is apparently rare in Indigo snakes.
Maryland Snake House Lawsuit Settled
Terms regarding the settlement were not disclosed.
Police in Arlington, TX Rescue Ball Python
A ball python was rescued by a police officer with the Arlington Police Department in Texas.
Thief Steals Pied Ball Python From Repxotica Reptile Store in NY and Crime is Caught on Video
Hopefully the reptile community can ID this guy.
Snake on a Plane? Yes it Happened on an Aeromexico Flight to Mexico City
The snake was apparently subdued before the plane made the landing.
Beautiful and Deadly Snake Could Hold Key to Better Human Pain Treatment
The long-glanded blue coral snake feeds on young king cobras and other deadly snakes.
Tiny Rat Snake Freed From Glue Trap With Butter
Another reason why glue traps are inhumane.
Proposal That Would Have Banned Gassing of Rattlesnake Dens in Texas Killed
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has removed the issue from its November agenda, citing pushback from local lawmakers and communities that hold rattlesnake roundups.
Gunther’s Sea Snake Found in Waters More Than 400 Kilometers From its Native Range
Microcephalophis cantoris was found more than 400 kilometers from its known native range.
Snake Handler in Bangkok Captures Cobra Like a Boss
The man subdues a venomous cobra with his bare hands.
All About Cobra Snakes
It’s impossible not to find cobras fascinating!
Colubrid Snake Changes Eye Pupils To Emulate Malayan Pit Viper
The mock viper can change the shape of its pupils to resemble a venomous snake.
Yellow-bellied- or Prairie Kingsnake Actually Three Distinct Species
Lampropeltis calligaster is comprised of three distinct species, according to a new study.
Two-Headed Rat Snake Makes Home at Texas Zoo
Two-headed rat snake will soon be on display at Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, TX
University of North Dakota Football Player Adopts Six-Foot Boa Constrictor Found on Road
The six foot boa constrictor was found on the side of a road in North Dakota.
Snake on a Train, In Japan
The snake was safely removed from the bullet train.
Researchers Discover 48 Million Year Old Snake That Had Eaten a Lizard That Had Eaten a Bug
A python species had eaten a lizard of the family Iguanidae, which had an insect in its stomach.
New Ghost Snake Species Discovered in Madagascar
Madagascarophis lolo, which means ghost in the Malagasy language, belongs to the Madagascarophis genus of the so-called cat-eyed snakes
Scottsdale, AZ Firefighters Capture Third Large Constricting Snake in a Month
Fire officials speculate that someone is releasing the reptiles.
Tale of 10-Foot Snake on the Loose in Maine Grows
The latest is a snake shed measuring around 10 feet in length was discovered near the boat launch at Riverbank Park.
Victoria, BC City Workers Fail to Rescue Snake Stuck in Storm Drain
Snake has plenty of food in storm drain, city officials say.
Beautiful New Earth Snake From Mexico Described
Geophis lorancai is black with orange bands.
Australian Man Shows Off His Snake on Train and Gets it Confiscated by Police
The snake was in good condition, but will be rehomed.
Florida FWC Asks Public For Opinion Regarding Venomous Reptilekeeping
Take the survey and voice your opinion regarding venomous reptiles.
Talamancan Palm-Pit Viper: A New Species of Costa Rican Venomous Snake
The Talamancan Palm-Pit Viper went undiscovered for more than 100 years because it was thought to be the Black-Speckled Palm-Pit viper.
Granite Spiny Lizard Diet May Factor in More Potent Southern Pacific Rattlesnake Venom
The Granite spiny lizard may be causing a more potent venom in the Southern Pacific rattlesnake in California's San Jacinto Mountains.
Texas Teen Playing Pokemon Go Bit by Venomous Snake
The Pokemon trainer was walking along a walkway when he stepped on the snake and got bit.
RIP Monty: Louisville Zoo's Burmese Python Passes Away
Monty, a favorite at the Louisville Zoo, was 38.
Australian Scientists Create Snake Bite Antivenin Targeted Specifically at Dogs
The vaccine is highly effective in treating eastern brown and eastern tiger snake bites.
Ball Python Captured on Maui, Hawaii Coffee Farm
The snake was euthanized due to its poor condition.
Image of California Kingsnake Trying to Eat an Alligator Lizard Goes Viral
The California kingsnake thought it had an easy meal, but the alligator lizard had other ideas.
Thief Steals $18,000 in Ball Pythons and Frozen Rats From Nebraska Pet Store
An exotic pet store was broken in to and $18,000 in ball pythons was stolen.
New Boa Species Discovered in the Southern Bahamas
The Conception Bank silver boa lives in palm trees and feeds on birds.
North Carolina Man Bitten By King Cobra Earlier this Month Charged With Illegal Animal Ownership
Ali Iyoob was working with his king cobra May 2 when it bit him on the wrist.
Have You Ever Heard of the Snake Rodeo in Louisiana Where You Can Shoot Snakes On a Lake?
The event is sponsored by the The East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office with apparent blessings from the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Texas to Consider Banning Gasoline Use to Collect Rattlesnakes
Texas is one of the holdout states that still allows gasoline use to collect rattlesnakes.
Man Tries to Steal Ball Python From Florida Pet Store and Gets Caught
Animal House Pet Center employees were ready when this guy tried to steal from the store.
North Carolina Man Bitten By Pet King Cobra in Critical Condition
Ali lyoob was bitten on the wrist.
Ball Python Found Dead in English Lake
If you purchase a reptile or any other animal and decide that you no longer want to can’t care for it, don’t release it where you live. Chances are it will not survive.
Ball Python Found in Beaumont, Tex. Woman’s Oven
Snake was safely removed by the city’s animal services.
Man Holds Snake as Pomeranian Tries to Attack It
People do cruel things to get famous.
Man Kills Someone’s Pet Ball Python
Some people are just ignorant about snakes while others just hate them.
60 Snake Traps Removed from California's Santa Monica Mountains
Snake poachers are setting wood traps to capture and then sell wild snakes.
Cottonmouth Snakes Eating Each Other on Small Florida Key
Cottonmouth snakes are resorting to cannibalism because birds that they depended on for free fish meals left the island in which they live.
Snake in North Carolina Gets Electrocuted Biting Another Electrocuted Snake
City workers came across these dead snakes in an electrical box on a house slated for demolition.
Indonesian Pop Star Irma Bule Dies After King Cobra Used as Stage Prop Bites Her
The king cobra's handler apparently had antivenin on hand but she refused treatment.
New Viper Species Discovered in Ethiopia
University of Utah students snapped a picture of the new species in 2013.
Researchers Determine Skin Color of 10 Million-Year-Old Snake
With the help of a scanning electron microscope and the color palette of modern day colubrid snakes, researchers have devised a color pattern.
Pit Vipers Shipped From Philippines to Pennsylvania Found Dead at Post Office
The snakes were found in a box declared to be T-shirts.
Chinese Man Feeds Puppy to His Python And Gets Some Serious Flack
Chinese social media reacts with impunity at this man for feeding a puppy to his snake.
You Think Vipers Are The Fastest Strikers? Think Again!
While snakes of the viperidae family are perceived as the fastest strikers, the rat snake is oftentimes a faster striker than the vipers.
Check Out This New Species of Shieldtail Snake Just Discovered in India
Khaire’s black shieldtail was discovered in India's southern Maharashtra, Goa, and northern Karnataka region.
Have You Seen This Video of Terry Phillip Feeding Monocled Cobras?
Terry Phillip is super cam as he feeds monocled cobras.
Python Hitches Ride on Engine of Car in Zimbabwe
The python was safely removed and released.
Florida Owner of Escaped Cobra in Plea Deal, Sells All Venomous Snakes
As part of a plea deal, Lewis Mark Pellicer will not possess venomous snakes for one year.
Florida Owner of Escaped Cobra in Plea Deal, Sells All Venomous Snakes
As part of a plea deal, Lewis Mark Pellicer will not possess venomous snakes for one year.
Bad News for Louisiana as Snake Fungal Disease Confirmed in the State
The USGS has announced the first confirmed case of snake fungal disease in Louisiana.
