Sea snakes have dramatically reconfigured their sense of smell for underwater life. Researchers found their airborne scent ...

From blackwater rivers to hidden swamps, these North Carolina spots are home to some surprising residents. Here's what you ...

As winter chills descend, snakes vanish, not due to death or migration, but a vital survival tactic called brumation. These ...

Collectively, these Georgia rivers stretch more than 800 miles, and their waters are absolutely stocked with various snakes, ...

There are six species of venomous snakes in North Carolina, each with unique features and interesting behaviors.

Researchers have for the first time closely tracked the fine-scale diving behavior of two species of sea snakes that forage ...

A recent study found that copperheads often strike in under 0.1 seconds, and their fangs can break when they bite.

A recent influx of heavy rain in Florida has forced venomous snakes to flee their natural habitats and retreat toward drier ...

New Jersey is home to a rich diversity of snake species, and several of its lakes and rivers are teeming with slithering ...

A pair of reptile wranglers in Australia came to the rescue of a yellow-tailed whip snake that found its way into a ...

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 ...