Q: While working outside, I noticed holes in the grass, and I’m concerned there may be snakes inside them. Do snakes dig holes? How can I tell if these are snake holes in the yard, and what should I ...

The common mamba is mainly found in south-east Africa. But it's fast moving and highly venomous. It pays to know what to do if you encounter one. Fredrik von Erichsen/dpa Depending on where you grew ...

A recent study compiled over 500 incidents of cannibalism in more than 200 species of snakes, revealing that the behavior is ...

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With the arrival of summer, more and more people are getting outside to enjoy Alabama’s parks and forests. That also means more Alabamians are coming into close contact with snakes, which may strike ...

Think of them as perpetual renters. With spring in full swing, animals big and small are emerging from hibernation after months of conserving energy during the winter. As such, you might be seeing ...

A viral video from Odisha features Khaga Bhai, a snake handler, astonishing viewers by placing a live snake inside his mouth. His calm demeanor and bare-handed handling, without any tools, have ...

A new University of Florida study examined 20 years of venomous snake bites and found that most victims waited too long to seek treatment. The study, which looked at 546 cases at one Florida hospital, ...

Q. In a recent column you said bushmasters are the largest pit vipers in the world. I was told pit vipers have vertical pupils, which is one way to determine if a snake is venomous. However, you ...

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A southern New Hampshire grocery store worker found more than produce in a recently delivered shipment, and instead opened a package containing a venomous stowaway. An employee at Market Basket in ...