Category: Snake Information & News
Hognose Snake Doesn't Play Dead Anymore
North American hognose snakes go all out to sell their death act by opening their mouths and rolling their tongues in the dirt. [...]
Texas Firefighters Save Several Snakes And Lizards From House Fire
It is suspected that a Christmas tree caused the blaze. [...]
Keel-Scaled Boa Down Listed To Vulnerable Thanks To Conservation Efforts
The elimination of rats, goats and rabbits helped the keel-scaled boa's population numbers to rebound. [...]
Man Charged With Keeping Venomous Snakes In Georgia
Child services were notified that venomous snakes were kept in the home. [...]
5 Invertebrate-Eating Snakes
These snakes are all specialists in that they specialize in eating invertebrates. [...]
Rescuing Snakes In India With Wildlife SOS
In Delhi, India, Wildlife SOS is saving reptiles through rescue and education. [...]
Two-Headed Baby Copperhead Snake Found Alive In Virginia Has Died
It is unknown why the snake died, but experts say that chance of survival for two-headed snakes is slim. [...]
Florida FWC Hatch Pine Snakes From Discovered Nests
Biologists with the Florida FWC Commission successfully hatched several Florida pine snakes from two separate clutches found in the wild. [...]
Florida Hunter Captures Record Setting 17.5 foot Burmese Python
The python elimination program has eliminated 1,859 invasive Burmese pythons in just two years. [...]
Four People In Florida Bitten By Coral Snakes
The folks picked up the coral snakes and were then bitten. [...]
Snake Missing Six Months Reunited With Keeper
The boa constrictor hitched a ride to a Texas Goodwill in a sofa. [...]
Snake Road In Illinois To Remain Closed Another Week
The U.S. Forest Service began restricting vehicles on the road more than 40 years ago [...]
Puff Adder Research In Africa
Study reveals unexpected behavior in wild puff adders. [...]
Two-Headed Copperhead Snake To Be Displayed At Kentucky Wildlife Center
The baby venomous snake was donated to the center by a couple who found it in their yard. [...]
Cape Cobras Eat Their Own Kind, But Only Males
Researchers have found that male Cape cobras eat male Cape cobras. They have not yet documented a male eating a female. [...]
Florida Kingsnake In NorCal With Bad Burns On His Body Ready For Adoption
Felix is a Florida kingsnake who was surrendered by his owner in bad shape. He is ready to be adopted. [...]
Two-Headed Baby Copperhead Snake Found Alive In Virginia
It is hoped that the venomous reptile can eventually be put on display at a zoo. [...]
Green Tree Python With Broken Jaw Fixed With Paper Clip And Superglue
Dr. Joshua Llinas, of HerpVet in Mt. Ommaney in Queensland, Australia fixed the jaw of Toothless after she damaged it while feeding. [...]
Aussie Snake Catchers Capture Two Pythons Fighting In Brisbane Home
The dueling duo were released about a mile away from the home in which they were removed. [...]
100+ Pythons Seized From Texas Home
Authorities tried working with the owner to try and improve conditions before seizing the reptiles. [...]
Now Is The Time To Herp Snake Road At Shawnee National Forest
Herping on the Snake Road in Shawnee National Forest is best done when the road is closed to vehicles, from September 1 to October 1. [...]
81-Year-Old Grandma Subdues Two Large Pythons Like A Boss
It turns out the woman has years of experience handling snakes. [...]
West Virginia Man Arrested For Illegal Possession of 17 Rattlesnakes
West Virginians can possess one timber rattlesnake. [...]
Snake Handler Helps Wisconsin Police Save Snake Stuck Under Hood Of Car
A ball python managed to get itself wrapped up in the engine compartment of a car in Wisconsin. Police called a snake handler to help safely remove th [...]
