Ancient England snake fossil Paradoxophidion helps explain how modern snakes evolved during warm humid Eocene period.

The world of snakes is equal parts fascinating and fear-inducing. Some folks keep them as scaly companions, while others would sprint in the opposite direction at the mere hint of a slither. Love them ...

There are about 4,000 different snake species in the world today. They occupy a wide range of habitats — some dwell ...

A strange little snake fossil found on England’s south coast has finally revealed its secrets—more than 40 years after it was ...

As an outdoor educator I am frequently called upon to visit classrooms and increase student awareness and curiosity about nature. In the bigger picture, what I am doing is introducing them to broad ...

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 ...