Why do snakes shed their skin?
It’s a story that involves scales, sloughs — and spectacles. Snakes are some of the few creatures capable of shedding their skin, a process known as “ecdysis.” Throughout their life,…
How this tiny snake could change our view of genetics
Scientists reveal how the flowerpot snake repairs DNA and provides insights into human genetic conditions like Down Syndrome The flowerpot snake, one of the smallest snake species in the world,…
Snakes: Facts about one of the most iconic creatures in animal hiss-tory
Fascinating Facts About Snakes: Evolution, Diet, Reproduction, and More There are about 4,000 species of snakes in the world today, each adapting to a range of habitats. From underground burrows…
Snakes on Sado Island coexist through differentiation of activity time, habitat, and diet
Sado Island, Japan, is inhabited by seven species of snakes, the largest number in any isolated island in Japan, except for the subtropical Ryukyu Archipelago. Researchers from University of Tsukuba…
The Shocking Number of Venomous Snakes Removed From This Australian Yard
A man described feeling “the shudders” as more than 100 venomous red-bellied black snakes were removed from a pile of mulch in his Sydney backyard Sydney Man Discovers Over 100…
How do monkeys recognize snakes so fast?
Dr. Nobuyuki Kawai from Nagoya University in Japan has discovered that monkeys are able to rapidly detect snakes due to the distinctive visual cue of snake scales. His research reveals…
Woman Reaches to Pick Up ‘Scarf’ and Realizes It Has Teeth
It was a close call 😳 In South Africa last month, a woman had an unexpected encounter when she entered her kitchen and spotted what she initially thought was a…
Grand Prize Winner: 20 Burmese Pythons Removed in Florida Challenge
Grand Prize Winner Announced The Florida Python Challenge for 2024 has concluded, and the $10,000 grand prize was awarded to Ronald Kiger. Kiger successfully removed 20 Burmese pythons from the…
Insights into Copperhead Snakes: Behaviors, Bites, and Birthing
Copperhead snakes, commonly found across the eastern United States, are notorious for their frequent bites compared to any other snake species in the region. Fortunately, their venom, while potent enough…
Top 13 Most Venomous Snakes in the World
An encounter with these venomous snakes could be deadly. They hiss, they slither, and, unfortunately for both humans and unsuspecting prey, they bite. According to the World Health Organization, venomous…