While the vast majority of Texas' snakes are completely harmless, about 15% are venomous, including rattlesnakes, ...

Columnisti Joyce Bupp's daughter hates snakes. On a recent visit to the Bupp farm, she spotted a snake in the yard. Chaos ...

As spring temperatures rise across the Ozarks, reptiles and amphibians are emerging in greater numbers to find mates and ...

Optical illusions engage the brain, revealing fluid intelligence skills like pattern recognition and problem-solving. Quick ...

A new book explains much of what is known about these diverse animals, including pleasure and sex—as well as the downsides of our misleading perceptions of these sentient beings.

Despite our instinctual fear of these slithering reptiles, the average person may not know what to do when they encounter a ...

The intriguing new species, spanning around four feet and one inch in length, was found to have a "matte black" coloring.

Catching Burmese Pythons isn't just good for the environment, but it helps veterans overcome challenges from their ...

Since this type of snake can climb, it is not uncommon to find them in trees. Redbelly snakes: These snakes are considered to be completely harmless. Alongside their characteristic red underside ...