Let’s explore the largest rat snake ever! We will find out the secrets of this massive snake. Let us look deeper into its gigantic size and unique physical characteristics. Imagine a serpent so large ...

Good news is, most of the 21 species of snakes a person might encounter — rat snakes, garter snakes, etc. — are harmless. But there are three snakes, in particular, in Pa. that are venomous.

Ocala National Forest has a mix of pine flatwoods, hardwood forests, and wetlands, making it an ideal home for snakes. Eastern Coral Snakes, Pygmy Rattlesnakes, and Rat Snakes are frequently seen here ...

Herpetologist Fred Kraus discovered a new arboreal snake species, Dendrelaphis atra, on Misima Island in Papua New Guinea. This snake, characterized by its matte black coloration and adaptability ...

Fox has picked up the competition series “The Snake,” with comedian Jim Jefferies onboard to host. The series will air on Fox this summer and stream next day on Hulu. An exact premiere date ...

A resident of The Hague found a 2-meter-long rat snake slithering around in his bathroom last Wednesday. He lived with the animal in his home on Gouveneurlaan for days before it was finally caught on ...

Known scientifically as Lampropeltis calligaster, these snakes are often mistaken for rat snakes and even rattlesnakes. Prairie kingsnakes are members of the Colubrid family of snakes, which includes ...

All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. Juvenile Black Rat snake. There are 38 species of snakes in NC, and a couple of them are expert climbers.

Some are calling themselves the "rat people" and choose to be shut-ins as China's economy struggles. They call themselves the "rat people." The phrase has become the latest viral trend among China ...