New research reveals snake venom primarily evolved for hunting and digesting prey, not for defence against humans or ...

Snakes do not hear music. They sense vibrations through the ground and track movement. A cobra's sway before a flute is a ...

Scientists have sunk their fangs into a panacea for snake bites. The new antivenom can counteract the bite of several deadly ...

Many reptiles excrete solid uric acid crystals instead of liquid urine, a water-saving adaptation that could hold clues for human medicine. If you’ve never cared for a reptile, you might be surprised ...

CROOKSTON -- Police said they are looking for a 5-foot snake sighted last week in Crookston, but it's probably a pet that got loose. Police were notified Friday of a large snake that was sighted ...

Snakebites are among the deadliest neglected tropical diseases, and scientists have long been searching for more effective ...