Six snake species in Florida can kill you, but few people have died in 20 years. Still, researchers say we need to learn more ...

Iowa has 28 species of snakes, five of which are venomous. Snakes form a key part of the ecosystems they inhabit, helping to keep populations of mice, squirrels, other small animals and even insects ...

Some people keep them as pets, and others turn away screaming just at the sight of one. Snakes are slithering reptiles found almost everywhere in the world, including your backyard. New Jersey is home ...

REPT copy purchased with funds from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment. "Profiling 600 significant species from around the world, The Book of Snakes covers almost one in six of all known snakes. Each ...

Determining a snake's gender poses challenges due to subtle physical differences between males and females. While tail length and coloration offer clues, hemipenis probing provides the most accurate ...