Snakes may be feared, but many animals hunt them. Explore how predators adapt to venom, speed, and defense to shape ...

Many people have an innate fear of snakes. This fear is an evolutionary one that kept people from being harmed long ago. However, today, these creatures get a bad rap even from those who have never ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With their bold red, yellow and black stripes, Arizona coral snakes look like they are dressed for a venomous Mardi Gras, but ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Watching a copperhead snake creep its way into the yard might just be the stuff of nightmares for some people. Those who are ...

For many people, the fear of snakes runs deep. Even the sight of one can send a chill down the spine. In countries like Sri Lanka, where snakes are often spotted near homes, schools, and farms, this ...

Serpents get a bad rap. Their lore, both mythological and pop cultural, can engender fear and hatred of snakes. Unfairly, experts say, humans go after the harmless, slithery rat exterminator in the ...

On July 9, residents of Attleboro got a scare when a snake reported to have bitten two dogs was mistaken for a rare venomous copperhead. State wildlife officials later correctly identified the snake ...