The allure of owning exotic pets, such as big cats and giant snakes, is undeniable for some enthusiasts. These creatures ...

Three new species of king cobras have recently been identified, and the Field Museum’s collection has been harboring one of ...

The largest snakes in the world belong to the python and boa families. Which family contains the biggest depends on whether you are measuring these reptiles by weight or length. While man-eating ...

species of snakes but none nearly as dangerous as the nightmarish “Big Four.” If you find yourself bitten by a snake in India, there’s a very good chance that the culprit is either the ...

In honor of the Year of the Snake, let’s appreciate the strange anatomy and evolution of these slithery reptiles ...