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 ...

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 ...

Whether they be Solid or Liquid, Metal Gear Solid is a franchise ruled by Snakes. Where the titles of Snake was once just a codename, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater turned it into a legacy. From ...

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, ...

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 ...

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.