Snakes, as is well documented on this website, are horrifying creatures. As important as they are to their ecosystems and as much as we try to remember that they’re not to blame for being so creepy, ...

A small water snake has developed a sneaky trick: It startles fish into swimming right into its mouth. The tentacled snake, from South East Asia, has the trick so down pat that after scaring the fish, ...

As spring begins, wildlife officials are alerting the public about the eastern hognose snake, often called the “zombie” snake for its dramatic defence. Harmless to humans, the snake fakes death when ...