People often think of snakes as scary or legendary creatures, but nature has given many species colors so bright that they change the meaning of "natural beauty." In the last few years, our growing ...

Discover the stunning beauty of snakes, often misunderstood creatures vital to ecosystems. From the vibrant bands of the ...

Scientists have developed what they believe is the most widely effective antivenom ever — and the secret ingredient came from one man’s blood. In the course of their research, the team found a man, ...

Bronx Zoo announces name of the Egyptian cobra that escaped. April 7, 2011— -- New York's most famous cobra finally has a name: Mia. After asking for the public's help in naming the slippery ...

These reptiles often get a bad rap, but there are plenty of reasons to celebrate snakes The eyelash viper is a relatively small species, with adults averaging from 22 to 32 inches long. Its most ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana professor is in heady company, honored by having one of three newly identified species of snakes from the Galapagos Islands named after him. "They named one after ...