Snakes

167 million-year-old enigma: scientists explore the 'false snake of Elgol's unique traits

The new species looked like a lizard with a short body and four limbs but had snake-like jaws and curved teeth like pythons, showing a mix of traits from both lizards and snakes.

An early ancestor of both snakes and lizards?
 Red-bellied Black Snake. (illustrative)

Man in critical condition after being bitten by snake in Jordan Valley

 Cobra snake.

Indian toddler bites venomous cobra to death

 Das Video des „Monsters“, einer 8 Meter langen und 200 Kilogramm schweren Grünen Anakonda, die im Amazonas-Regenwald gefunden wurde, wird Ihnen den Atem verschlagen.

Video von 8 m langer und 200 kg schwerer Grüner Anakonda im Amazonas wird Ihnen den Atem rauben


Scientists discover new lizard in Angola with eyelids but no ears

The snake-like creature is a new addition to a family of lizards called 'skinks.'

 The Maiombe forest is seen near Belize January 16, 2010.

Live parasitic worm extracted from 64-year-old woman's brain

While scientists are familiar with parasites in humans, a worm so large had never before been seen in a human.

 Detection of Ophidascaris robertsi nematode infection in a 64-year-old woman from southeastern New South Wales, Australia.

New snake species discovered, named after Indiana Jones star

Harrison Ford, known for his role as Indiana Jones and his "Why did it have to be snakes?" catchphrase, now has a new species of serpent named after him.

 Illustrative image of a snake.

Large Israeli snake dies after trying to eat a porcupine

“The one-way direction of the porcupine's quills did not allow the snake to spit out the porcupine," said reptile ecologist Aviad Bar.

 A snake and porcupine both die after the snake's failed attempt to eat the porcupine.

New species of venomous snake found on Australian beaches

A new species of venomous snake has been identified in Australia, with its colorful body and active hunting style being a cause for concern.


Misunderstood rattlesnakes have a tender side, study finds

"People are eager to just chop their heads off," Hayes said, adding that "the animals are sentient, capable of emotions."

A prairie rattlesnake warns approaching hikers with a rattle of his tail in Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta in this picture taken August 7, 2008.

Be careful! Israel's snakebite and scorpion sting season has begun

Poisonous snakes have begun to come out of hiding in Israel now that the weather has gotten warmer. Experts are urging caution.

Snake (illustrative)

Snakes on a plane: Woman arrested for trying to smuggle snakes through airport

Snake smuggling has been a repeated issue at Ben-Gurion Airport.

 Snakes caught being carried by young adults at Ben-Gurion Airport, August 29, 2022

Israel Police arrest man for illegal trafficking of python snakes

The animals were found held in violation of the law, in conditions deemed to be "ignominious," police said. He was also missing a permit for the possession and trade of pythons.

 Python seized by Israeli authorities from a suspect who was reportedly holding it illegally.

Primitive language among chimps discovered by scientists using fake snakes - study

The snake model used for the study was manufactured from the skin of a dead python.

 Wild chimpanzee Fiona shows a leaf to her mother.