How big they are: Can range from 4 inches (10 centimeters) to over 30 feet (9 meters) There are about 4,000 different snake species in the world today. They occupy a wide range of habitats — some ...

Ophidiophobia (the phobia of snakes) is one of the more common phobias psychologists treat today. Some researchers posit that this is an evolutionary response and that humans are wary of snakes ...

Snakes have always caught our attention, even if they scare us. These quiet, slithering animals are full of surprises and can survive in some of the toughest places on Earth. They’re smart, skilled, ...

Few experiences in wildlife handling are as nerve-wracking as snake milking. This mesmerizing activity isn’t just a spectacle ...

A new snake discovery in Saudi Arabia has increased hope that more are waiting to be found in the region, researchers have said. The genus Rhynchocalamus previously had a significant distribution gap ...

While herpetology experts told Snopes no such snake species exists in the wild, the video's backstory was unknown. It was unclear whether it showed a staged scene — that is, if the hair-like matter ...