Snakes are often seen as scary or dangerous, but there’s much more to them than their fearsome reputation. In fact, many snakes are stunning to look at, with vibrant colours, unique patterns, and ...

Snakes are often seen as scary or dangerous, but many are actually incredibly beautiful. From bright colours to unique patterns, these reptiles are as fascinating to look at as they are important for ...

Warning: Watching this Sahara sand viper do its wiggly thing with its undulating scales and still head will either mesmerize you or make your skin crawl. Please be advised. Ever crawl into bed after a ...

The evolutionary history of the mock viper, a mildly venomous, widely distributed Asian snake that mimics highly venomous vipers for self-defense, has been solved. The mock viper represents a ...

For the past century, vipers were thought to be the fastest thing in nature, and they represented the pinnacle of snake strike performance. Well, not so anymore, according to a new study published in ...

Few places in the world are more dangerous than Ilha da Queimada Grande — the Brazilian island where venomous vipers rule the land and only a few researchers are ever allowed. Despite their fearsome ...

A sleek North American snake known for its metallic blue sheen and incredible speed — it can glide through grasslands like a flash of blue lightning. Native to Indonesia, this venomous viper stuns ...