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.
Man in critical condition after being bitten by snake in Jordan Valley
Indian toddler bites venomous cobra to death
Video von 8 m langer und 200 kg schwerer Grüner Anakonda im Amazonas wird Ihnen den Atem rauben
Snakes cartwheel to get out of danger in new tactic - study
This small, semi-fossorial snake is known to be secretive and nocturnal and is often found hiding in the leaf litter or under rocks during the day.
Israeli zoologists find new family of snakes dating back 50 million years
A new snake family named Micrelapidae that includes only three species – two in East Africa and one in Israel – has as identified by an international team including Israeli zoologists.
Connecting with animals to heal trauma in Sderot
The Sderot Animal-Assisted Therapy Center staffed by professional therapists specializing in the area of trauma.
The science behind colorful snakes - study
Researchers have located and successfully edited the gene responsible for reptilian color variants.
Leonardo DiCaprio names newly discovered snake species after special someone
The new species was discovered in the Panamanian jungle and exclusively eats snails and slugs.
Snakes have two clitorises and they're both important, new study reveals
This female-led study discovered that snake clitorises are important for sex and can be stimulated to cause pleasure, despite years of scientific neglect.
3 new snake species found beneath churches, graveyards in Ecuador - study
Graveyards in the Ecuadorian Andes are not only home to the deceased but are inhabited by ground snakes from the genus Atractus, which includes roughly 146 species.
Snakes on a plane: Youth caught with reptiles at Ben-Gurion
Three suspects, all in their 20's, were carrying hundreds of reptiles, including rare ones, and turtles in their luggage.
Two Israelis bitten by snakes in separate incidents
Both victims, a 79-year-old man and a 10-year-old girl, are both in critical condition and were evacuated to nearby hospitals.
Two men in one day in critical condition from viper bites
Two men, aged 49 and 33, were evacuated in unstable condition after being bitten by snakes in the Sharon area, in two separate cases within 24 hours.
