This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract A classic example of natural selection, that of color-pattern variation in Lake Erie island populations of water snakes, was reexamined to ...

Snakes are often misunderstood but possess remarkable beauty. This article showcases stunning snake species from around the ...

Habitat loss has been identified as a principle reason for decline of many water snakes, and surface mining for coal could potentially put Copperbelly Water Snakes (Nerodia erythrogaster neglecta) at ...

In many animals, skin colouration and its patterns play a crucial role in camouflage, communication, or thermoregulation. In the corn snake, some morphs display red, yellow, or pink blotches, and ...

Snakes have intrigued scientists for centuries. Studying these serpents has offered clues into their bodies, venom chemistry, ...

In corn snakes, certain lineages have red, yellow or pink colours, and their dorsal spots can merge or form stripes. In many animals, skin colouration and its patterns play a crucial role in ...

Across South Florida, giant snakes that once seemed like exotic escapees are now entrenched residents, reshaping ecosystems ...

For the first time ever, scientists have created genetically modified snakes. The CRISPR-edited reptiles are providing new insight into how corn snakes (Pantherophis guttatus) develop their precisely ...

From navigation to social behavior to personality, scientists are rewriting what it means to be a clever snake. Here’s what ...

Vessel with snake or dragon motifs from the Erlitou Site in Luoyang, Henan province, from 3,800 to 3,500 years ago. [Photo by Wang Tu/China Daily] As a matter of fact, the ancient Chinese had detailed ...