Snakes, for some, are the stuff of nightmares. For others, they’re beloved pets or fascinating research subjects. They’re ...

Footage captures a pair of orcas nibbling each other's tongues in the Kvænangen fjords in northern Norway. Scientists think this rarely seen behavior could play a role in social bonding.

Some herpetologists consider kinking a response to feeling threatened. Others have reported it occurring without apparent ...

Gliding through the waters of Indiana, the common watersnake (nerodia sipedon) can be found in every aquatic habitat ranging ...

Africa harbours some of the world’s most lethal snakes, and two of its most formidable are the black mamba and the Gaboon ...

What is the safest snake to have as a pet? Will a pet snake bite you? Here are the pros and cons of having a snake for a pet.