Category: Snake Information & News
New Pit Viper Species Discovered in India
The Venomous Vipers
Vipers are some of the most specialized Reptiles on the planet with their foldable fangs and potent venom. Because of thei [...]
Sea Snakes Recorded Diving To Record 245 Meters
The sea snakes were poking their heads in the sand looking for food. [...]
Reptile Dentition: The Details on Reptile Teeth
Reptile Anatomy and Physiology is an important part of Herpetology and captive care! [...]
Asian Parasites Found In Burmese Pythons Killing Native Florida Snakes
The Asian parasite Raillietiella orientalis, has found its way, via the invasive Burmese python, into Florida-native snakes. [...]
Kangaroo Rats Use Their Long Legs To Kick Rattlesnakes When Attacked
The kangaroo rats can also reorient their body in mid-air to escape rattlesnake bites. [...]
Surveillance Footage Shows Man Taking Ball Python From Michigan Pet Store
This man is wanted by police in Rockwood, Michigan for allegedly stealing a ball python from I Love My Pets. [...]
Olive Sea Snake Senses Light Through Its Tail, Avoiding Predation, Study Says
The discovery is seen as a defense mechanism against predators. [...]
Researchers Discover New Species Of Stiletto Snake
Branch's stiletto snake has fangs that jut out the side of its mouth, researchers say. [...]
Snake That Ate Ping Pong Ball And Survived Surgery Released Back Into Wild
In addition to eating rodents such as rats, rat snakes also consume eggs. [...]
Aussie Farmer Records Cane Toads Hitching Ride On Olive Python
Paul Mock was out lowering his dam's spillway when he happened upon the most unusual sight. [...]
Trump Administration Sued For Failing To Protect Two Garter Snake Species
The northern Mexican garter snake and the narrow-headed garter snake were give Endangered Species Act protections in 2014. [...]
New Snake Species Discovered Inside The Stomach Of Another Snake
A Central American coral snake consumed Cenaspis aenigma, a previously undescribed snake species. [...]
18-Foot Burmese Python Removed From Florida Everglades
The snake is the third largest captured in the state. [...]
Reptile Lovers To Open Snake Yoga Studio In Canada
The $60 class will offer the basics of handling a snake and a yoga flow class with a snake partner. [...]
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. [...]
