Forget the wild snakeskin looks of the 1970s. Today the pattern is all about strategic accessories.

In corn snakes, certain lineages have red, yellow or pink colours, and their dorsal spots can merge or form stripes. In many animals, skin colouration and its patterns play a crucial role in ...

Of the 44 species of snake that are native to Florida, six are venomous. Here's a guide to identifying them and the harmless ...

A western diamondback rattlesnake with a big pattern mutation ... owner Bryan Hughes says the snake is a healthy adult female, possibly pregnant and she was “easy-going during capture.” ...

In many animals, skin colouration and its patterns play a crucial role in camouflage, communication, or thermoregulation. In the corn snake, some morphs display red, yellow, or pink blotches, and ...

Angel/Zeke is what's known as a "morph," a snake with a distinctive pattern. Angel/Zeke is not currently for sale, though Blanchard said there have been some casual inquiries. Visitors to the ...

In many animals, skin colors and patterns play an essential role, whether for camouflage, communication, or thermoregulation. In corn snakes, some lineages display red, yellow, or pink hues, and their ...

Kraus named the new species Aspidomorphus dimorphus, from the Greek words meaning “two forms” to reference the snake’s “unique” color pattern. Thousands of new species are found each year.

It’s easy to tell the difference if you pay attention to the coloring of the snake. Eastern indigo snakes don’t have the iconic patterns that Florida’s rattlesnakes have along their body.