As the weather gets warmer, snakes will begin to appear. In Louisiana, there are seven venomous snake species. What they are and how to identify them.

Herpetologists study some of the most complex, misunderstood creatures on Earth. These photos from the 2025 edition of the ...

The study shows that UV colors are widespread in snakes, and may play a significant role in evading predators such as birds.

An international team of paleontologists, geoscientists and biologists has found via analysis of melanosome patterns in ...

A Texas A&M student has developed Aegis Armor, a revolutionary $5 snakebite-proof gear designed to protect farmers in rural ...

We may be more likely to see snakes this time of year, as the weather warms. Use this information to make encounters less scary.

Social media users were disgusted by the scene in the viral post, with one saying "this honestly makes me wanna puke." ...

It's a new species → Prehistoric creature — with 'armor'-like skin ... scale pattern, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said. DNA analysis found the new species had at least 4% ...

What would you do if a giant snake fell on your patio table? Watch what happens when a diamond python makes an unexpected ...

Snakes do not have eyelids. Each eye is covered by a clear membrane that is periodically shed along with the skin. Some ...

Nature is full of strange and unsettling patterns, and some animals take it to the next level. From hole-covered skin to bizarre textures, these creatures might just set off your trypophobia.

color pattern and other subtle physical features, the study said. DNA analysis found the new species had at least 7% genetic divergence from other related snake species. The research team included ...