The world of snakes is equal parts fascinating and fear-inducing. Some folks keep them as scaly companions, while others would sprint in the opposite direction at the mere hint of a slither. Love them ...

Ophidiophobia (the phobia of snakes) is one of the more common phobias psychologists treat today. Some researchers posit that this is an evolutionary response and that humans are wary of snakes ...

A brother and sister skipping hand-in-hand down a dirt road in Australia where oblivious to the deadly snake lying in their path, and so was their mother following behind them. The boy eventually ...

As the new moon rises this week, it ushers in a new year on the lunar calendar used by many cultures across East and Southeast Asia. On the Chinese zodiac’s 12-year lunar cycle, 2025 is the Year of ...

How big they are: Can range from 4 inches (10 centimeters) to over 30 feet (9 meters) There are about 4,000 different snake species in the world today. They occupy a wide range of habitats — some ...

Snakes have always caught our attention, even if they scare us. These quiet, slithering animals are full of surprises and can survive in some of the toughest places on Earth. They’re smart, skilled, ...

As their name implies, these snakes prefer rats, and they kill their prey through constriction. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.