Scientists examined the genomes of 112 reptile species, ranging from snakes and crocodiles to chameleons, and found the reason.

A singer's tragic death from a cobra highlights Nigeria's snakebite problem, exposing a critical shortage of antivenom and a failing healthcare system.

If you got eaten by a snake, it could take a whole month to digest you... but it would at least leave your hair ...

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

Researchers have identified Yakacoatl tlalli as a nonvenomous, subterranean new snake species from the Balsas River basin.

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Jax Oriental Market with a traditional Lion Dance and nearby local restaurants. Here's what to know ...

A cute video of an Amazon tree boa yawning went viral, but is it really yawning? Read here to learn more about why snakes yawn.

Each culture that celebrates the Lunar New Year has traditions passed down from generation to generation that are thought to bring good luck. NPR readers share theirs.

A snake has no eyelids, so cannot blink. Its eyes are protected by a fixed type of scale that acts like a contact lens to keep out dust and prevent damage from scratching. Consequently, it sleeps with ...

There are way more pythons than hunters to remove them in Florida. But the ones that do kill them can be paid full-time by ...

A python hunter captured a nearly 17-foot, 202-pound snake in the Florida Everglades. While it is legal to eat python meat in Florida, health officials strongly advise against it. Testing has revealed ...