Venomous snakes kill tens of thousands of people every year, mostly in rural parts of Asia and Africa where medical care and ...

Snakes are rather strange animals in general thanks to their bizarre anatomy, but have you ever wondered: what are the most unusual, odd, and absolute weirdest snakes in the entire world? What kind of ...

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 ...

What kind of snake is that? It's a question that is likely asked a lot in Mississippi. Not only do we have dozens of species, snakes are found in practically every environment in the state. And love ...

Better hope you don’t get bit by any of these venomous snakes. Top row: Robert Hamilton/Alamy; Wiki Commons; Sam Yue/Alamy. Middle row: Scott Travers; Design Pics Inc/Alamy; Dimitry Orlov/Alamy.

Snakes might not top everyone’s list of favorite creatures, but there’s no denying they’ve mastered the art of growing long, heavy, and—let’s be honest—pretty intimidating. A few are so big their ...

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 ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — On Saturday, the Toledo Zoo posted to social media announcing the arrival of new babies in the reptile exhibit. According to the zoo, this is the first time it has ever welcomed 10 ...

World Snake Day is July 16, but at The Clarion-Ledger, we're having Snake Week. After all, sharks have their own week, so why not snakes? From July 15-19, The Clarion-Ledger will publish a ...

India is home to many snake species, some of them highly venomous. Here’s a look at some of the most venomous snakes found in ...

The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is hosting its annual World Snake Day event where visitors can learn about snakes, touch them and take part in fun, snake-related activities. "It's to bring ...