Snakes are elongated, legless reptiles found in diverse environments around the world, from tropical rainforests to arid deserts. They belong to the suborder Serpentes and are known for their highly developed methods of hunting and survival, including venomous bites and constriction. Snakes vary greatly in size, from the tiny thread snake, which can be as small as 10 cm, to the massive python and anaconda, which can exceed 9 meters in length. Most species are non-venomous and pose little threat to humans, but there are several venomous species, such as cobras, vipers, and rattlesnakes, which are capable of delivering fatal bites if threatened. Snakes play essential roles in their ecosystems as both predators and prey, helping to maintain the balance by controlling pest populations and being a food source for other predators. Their biology and behavior have fascinated scientists and the public alike, leading to various cultural representations from symbols of evil to religious icons.
Ancient snakes have been unearthed, shedding light on the continent’s slithering past. A newly discovered fossil snake species in Wyoming is transforming our understanding of…
A breakthrough in snake venom research uses 3D models to simulate human blood vessel response, improving treatment strategies and reducing animal testing. A 3D model…
Scientists have developed a pioneering treatment for snakebites that effectively prevents the severe tissue damage inflicted by the venom of African spitting cobras. Spitting cobra…
New research published in Scientific Reports suggests that a recently identified ancient snake species, named Vasuki Indicus, may have been among the largest snakes ever….
Two red-tailed coral snakes were seen engaging in a battle over a caecilian, marking the first recorded instance of kleptoparasitism in the wild among the…
A team of scientists on location with a film crew in the remote Amazon has uncovered a previously undocumented species of giant anaconda. Professor Bryan…
More than 100 million years ago, the ancestors of the first snakes were small lizards that lived alongside other small, nondescript lizards in the shadow…
Scientists have identified five new eyelash viper species in Colombia and Ecuador with unique appearances. A group of scientists led by researchers of Khamai Foundation…
Researchers from Khamai Foundation and Liberty University have identified a new species of coffee snake, endemic to the cloud forests in northwestern Ecuador. Biologist Alejandro…
Finding and describing new species can be a tricky endeavor. Scientists typically look for distinctive characters that can differentiate one species from another. However, variation…
A promising antibody failed testing. This is good news for developing a broad-spectrum antidote against the world’s most dangerous snake venoms. What makes a soldier…
A new study reveals that the annulated sea snake, a venomous snake species indigenous to the oceans of Australia and Asia, has evolved to perceive…
Scientists have discovered that sea snakes have enhanced their color vision due to living in vibrant marine environments. An international team of scientists examining the…
An international team of researchers, led by the University of Adelaide has provided the first anatomical description of the female snake clitoris, in a first-of-its-kind…
The snake was recently spotted for the first time in four years. After a four-year absence, the rarest snake in North America, the Tantilla oolitica…
A magnificent non-venomous snake, previously unknown to science, was discovered in Paraguay and described by researchers from the Paraguayan NGO Para La Tierra in collaboration…
Boa constrictors breathe with different sections of rib cage when constricting prey and digesting dinner. The later stages of pregnancy can make life difficult as…
A new study has found that a class of toxins found in snake and mammalian venom evolved from the same ancestral gene. A new study…