In a major boost to India’s wildlife research and conservation efforts, scientists have discovered a new species of ...

Certain snake species have evolved remarkable adaptations for aquatic and aerial locomotion. Sea kraits use paddle-like tails ...

Check out the rainbow boa's unique iridescent colors in the sunlight! Learn about this beautiful snake, its origins in South ...

Gray rat snakes, commonly called chicken snakes, are non-venomous and known for their climbing ability due to their unique body shape. They climb trees to hunt birds, eggs and squirrels, and to bask ...

The King Cobra, the world's longest venomous snake, inhabits South and Southeast Asia, preying mainly on other snakes. Known ...

The North American cobras Texans have to lookout for are coral snakes, which are red and black with yellow rings around its ...

If you are close enough, you can identify this snake by its round eyes and white lower lip, which indicate it is non-venomous. As adults, these snakes can grow to a length of 49 inches.

King snakes are especially beneficial because they prey on venomous snakes like rattlers. While it’s always wise to keep your distance, these nonvenomous snakes are more friend than foe.

Snakes are not generally considered game species and according to Georgia’s law, killing any non-exempt species can lead to a misdemeanor charge. This would result in no more than a $1,000 ...