Many of us know snakes are ectothermic reptiles that regulate their body temperature behaviorally by using shade, burrows, warm rocks, and even metabolic heat from digestion. But not everyone is aware ...

The common image of a snake coiled around a cluster of eggs is only partly accurate. While egg-laying is widespread among snakes, it’s not the rule for every species. A significant number of snakes ...

A "mega den" of hundreds of rattlesnakes in Colorado is getting even bigger now that late summer is here and babies are being born. Thanks to livestream video, scientists studying the den on a craggy ...

"Survivor" contestant Jake Latimer is sharing behind-the-scenes details about the snake bite he received that caused a medical emergency on the Oct. 8 episode of the reality series In one of the most ...