Category: Snake Information & News
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 [...]
College Student Says Pet Snake “Held Hostage” At Boarding Facility
The facility that was caring for Santana says the snake is being treated for mites. [...]
Burmese Pythons Crossbreeding With Indian Pythons In Florida Everglades
Researchers say a crossbred snake could create a super snake that takes the best traits of both species. [...]
Lawsuit To Protect Habitat Of Two Garter Snake Species Launched Against USFWS
The habitat of both garter snake species are suffering from issues such as livestock grazing, agricultural and urban sprawl. [...]
Boa Constrictor Thwarts Mail Delivery At Overland Park, KS Home
These animal control officers had quite the time with this boa constrictor. [...]
Snake Fungal Disease Changes Skin Microbiome of Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnakes
Healthy skin of infected eastern Massasauga rattlesnakes test positive for Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola. [...]
Whale Watchers Spot Hognose Snake Swimming More Than 1 Mile off Cape Cod
it is speculated that the snake may tried to cool down and was pulled out to sea by currents or got disoriented and swam out. [...]
DNA Analysis Determines Forest Cobra To Be Five Different Species
Researchers in England have determined that the forest cobra is actually five different species. [...]
Yellow-Bellied Puffing Snake Venom Adapts To Prey
Researchers with the University of Northern Colorado and National University of Singapore have found an interesting characteristic within the venom of [...]
22 Smooth Green Snakes Released On Barrington Prairie In Illinois
The smooth green snake (Opheodrys vernalis) is non-venomous and bright green in coloration with a white belly. [...]
Michigan Man Bitten By Monocled Cobra Saved By Antivenin Flown In From Florida
Monocled cobra venom is fast acting and the man is fortunate to be alive. [...]
20 Eastern Indigo Snakes Reintroduced In Habitat That Hasn’t Seen Them In 35 Years
The eastern indigo snake has not been seen in the Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve for more than 35 years. [...]
Scientists Discover Tiny Snake Fossil Encased In Amber
The snake lived 100 million years ago. [...]
New Venomous Snake Species Discovered In Australia – Bandy Bandy Snake
The Bandy bandy snake, Vermicella parscauda may already face extinction due to mining. [...]
