On Rossel Island, Kraus found Dendrelaphis melanarkys, or the black net tree snake. This 4-foot, 11-inch reptile is easier to ...

Measuring as long as 4 feet, 8 inches, the Dendrelaphis anthracina, or coal black tree snake, was identified by scientist Fred Kraus while visiting Sudest Island (also called Vanatinai and Tagula ...

Green snakes, found across continents, exhibit diverse behaviors and habitats, ranging from harmless insectivores to venomous ...

Fred Kraus was the visiting scientist on a mission to explore the habitats of the tree-dwelling snakes of the region, but as he crossed a local mining site, a large, black-eyed snake caught his eye as ...

Animal services officers were able to safely rescue the 6-foot long red tail boa from a low-hanging branch. Officials said ...

Photos of Davis holding the snake were shared online by Arlington Animal Services. “It’s been the talk of the town,” said ...

The blue racer snakes are non-venomous, harmless and sometimes like to climb trees to forage, escape predators or to bask in ...

A 6-foot-long red-tailed boa constrictor was rescued from Veterans Park by Arlington Animal Services employees on April 23.

Fortunately, most of the snakes you’ll encounter in these areas aren’t dangerous to humans. Still, that doesn’t mean everyone is thrilled to see one curled up near their backyard tree.