Woman Goes To Take A Shower — And Spots A Tiny Face Watching Her From Above
One Australian homeowner got quite a surprise when she stepped into her bathroom the other day. Just as she was about to hop in the shower, she felt an eerie…
‘Gentle’ Boa Constrictor Has Spent 4 Years in a Shelter Waiting for a Home
He’s “impressively large” for a 10-year-old. Bernard is about 10 years old, lives in Brighton, and stretches nearly 8 feet long. He’s also a boa constrictor — and, according to…
Woman Finds Someone Dangerous Wrapped Around Toaster And Makes Unexpected Choice
At first she didn’t mind … but the visitor wasn’t moving. When a woman in Australia entered a shed on her property last month, she immediately noticed something unusual blocking…
Anacondas became massive 12 million years ago — and it worked so well, they haven’t changed size since
The snakes stayed large and thrived even when cooling temperatures and shrinking habitats killed off other giant reptiles millions of years ago. Anacondas Have Stayed Giant for Over 12 Million…
Scientists discover new black, glossy snake species. They named it after Steve Irwin
The late Steve Irwin — beloved worldwide as the “Crocodile Hunter” — continues to inspire generations of wildlife enthusiasts long after his passing. His influence can even be felt in…
Woman Panics and Shuts Bathroom Door When Dangerous Animal Blocks Her Only Way Out
In October, a resident of Vale View — a rural area in Queensland, Australia — spotted an unexpected visitor in her yard. An eastern brown snake was weaving through the…
Snake pee might hold the secret to ending gout pain and kidney stones
If you’ve never kept a reptile, you might be surprised to learn that many of them actually “pee” in crystal form. In a study published in the Journal of the…
Shelter appeals for reptile fans to rehome snakes
An animal shelter is appealing to reptile lovers to help find new homes for six snakes currently in its care — including Ivy, a ball python who has spent almost…
Scientists could soon create a ‘universal antivenom.’ But would it save lives?
A recent study hints that we could make a universal antivenom for snakebites, but some scientists say we need something else instead. Topping this week’s headlines was the passing of…
Black mamba venom has a deadly hidden second strike
A groundbreaking study from The University of Queensland has uncovered a dangerous hidden feature in the venom of the Black Mamba, one of the world’s deadliest snakes. Led by Professor…