Authorities in Texas were called recently to deal with an unusual exotic animal that's illegal to keep in the city: a Siamese ...

Feared for deadly venom yet rich in cultural history, the Indian cobra and Egyptian cobra remain among the world’s most fascinating snakes. But their behaviour, hunting methods, and symbolism reveal a ...

A Siamese spitting cobra was found inside a home in Wichita Falls, Texas and seized by animal control, in violation of city ordinance prohibiting the possession of venomous reptiles.

Cobras are arguably the most identifiable venomous snake in the world. Their distinctive raised posture and flared hood enable them to stand out from .

When people consider the most massive venomous snakes on the planet, the king cobra is generally the first species that comes to mind. This is because it is well-known for its enormous length and its ...

Discover how a vigilant resident prevented a potential tragedy when a snake was found in a swimming pool moments before children were set to jump in.

If you grew up on nature documentaries, you probably have “snake = scary predator” wired into your brain. But out in the real world, snakes are very much on the menu. Birds stomp them. Mammals chew ...

On India’s railways, stowaways are not limited to ticketless passengers. Some arrive without limbs, luggage or much interest in timetables. A paper recently published in Biotropica suggests that king ...

A breed quite different from snake charmers, there are snake catchers or rescuers who care for wildlife. A snake rescuer is a ...