But there’s nothing supernatural about how snakes move. So how exactly do they get around without legs? They do it by ...

While many snakes are harmless, stumbling upon them while doing your chores isn't fun. Here's how to avoid a surprise ...

Take a look at this snake taking a poop and then read on to learn about the fascinating world of snake digestion.

In winter, when the temperature drops below 60, copperheads and other snake become lethargic, but aren’t totally asleep.

Most people’s reaction to seeing a snake is a mix of surprise and a sudden urge to be somewhere else. While many snakes are quite content to move at a leisurely pace, a select few have turned speed ...

In some of the world’s hottest and driest places, there live a few snakes that look quite different from others– they have tiny “horns” above their eyes. These horned snakes are perfectly built for ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If your houseplants are more likely to end up in plant heaven than thriving on your windowsill, slither ...

As winter chills descend, snakes vanish, not due to death or migration, but a vital survival tactic called brumation. These cold-blooded reptiles enter a dormant state, slowing metabolism and seeking ...

A camera in Colorado reveals how rattlesnake mothers protect their young, showing snakes in a new light and changing old ...

Counts of the elusive giant garter snake have dwindled in recent decades. What could unexpected construction do to its Natomas Basin havens?

An approaching cold front does wind and some snow flurries to kick off the workweek, but a bigger more significant storm ...

Possums have an unusual skill that helps protect them in the wild. Read all about what really happens when a possum plays ...