Scientists undertook the first comprehensive assessment of how often snakes eat their own, uncovering reports of the behavior ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two eastern garter snakes are shown. Scientists are finding that snakes exhibit more social behaviors than previously thought.

Garter snakes can survive being frozen solid for hours. Here’s how evolution, biochemistry and behavior have allowed them to ...

Many of us love animals, but there are some—like the rattlesnake—that we find difficult to sympathize with. I don’t wish these creatures any harm, but when I compare a rattlesnake to, say, an adorable ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State. As the weather continues ...

Snakes climbing trees may look oddly satisfying, but the behavior reveals a serious hunting advantage built into their anatomy. Using powerful muscles, friction, and body control, they can scale bark ...

As these reptiles emerge from brumation — a state similar to hibernation in mammals — the chances of encountering them increase. However, understanding snake behaviors and basic safety tips can help ...

The gorgeous little western hognose snake in the clip is doing something strange to a blanket. Using its nose, it looks like it is attempting to root or burrow into the soft fabric. What is this ...

The Carolinas are experiencing some bone-chilling cold (and even some snow) in these early winter days. We’re bundled up in our coats and cranking the heat in our homes. What are the snakes up to?

Snakes have adapted to nearly every continent on Earth, thriving in a range of habitats, from steaming rainforests to arid deserts. These reptiles have evolved some of the most potent venom and ...

Every summer, without fail, the British press carries alarming stories about snake sightings. On an island that only has one ...