Ancient England snake fossil Paradoxophidion helps explain how modern snakes evolved during warm humid Eocene period.

The world of snakes is equal parts fascinating and fear-inducing. Some folks keep them as scaly companions, while others would sprint in the opposite direction at the mere hint of a slither. Love them ...

There are about 4,000 different snake species in the world today. They occupy a wide range of habitats — some dwell ...

As an outdoor educator I am frequently called upon to visit classrooms and increase student awareness and curiosity about nature. In the bigger picture, what I am doing is introducing them to broad ...

A strange little snake fossil found on England’s south coast has finally revealed its secrets—more than 40 years after it was ...

Snakes have adapted to climb trees, leap across hot sand, and even swim through water — all without arms or legs. What’s their secret? Mike Bock This corn snake, shown here at the Smithsonian's ...