But there’s nothing supernatural about how snakes move. So how exactly do they get around without legs? They do it by ...

Snakes have adapted to climb trees, leap across hot sand, and even swim through water — all without arms or legs. What’s their secret? Mike Bock This corn snake, shown here at the Smithsonian's ...

With over 4,000 distinct species of snakes on the planet, it makes sense that some have adapted to overcome their limited mobility compared to their nimble prey, such as rats and rabbits. These ...

Most people’s reaction to seeing a snake is a mix of surprise and a sudden urge to be somewhere else. While many snakes are quite content to move at a leisurely pace, a select few have turned speed ...

NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is helping residents identify snakes. By doing so they hope to keep residents safe and avoid unnecessary fear. During the spring ...

Those that choose to migrate are taking the route of going somewhere else, someplace where this difficult season is not as severe, mostly further to the south. The most obvious ones to use this method ...

FORT RUCKER, Ala. (October 23, 2014) -- Enjoying the cooler weather is what fall is all about, but people are not the only animals out enjoying the respite from the heat. "Snakes are a concern," said ...

Pythons have huge appetites, but which snake would win an eating contest? Surprisingly, it's a harmless little African snake that consumes eggs whole like an amuse-bouche. Pythons have huge appetites, ...

Climate change is causing venomous snakes to shift their habitats across India, potentially increasing snakebite risk in ...