Snakes, like most reptiles in the world, are oviparous. This means that rather than producing live young ones, the way mammals do, snakes produce an immature single cell — an egg. Most snakes follow ...

Snake eggs might not look like much on their own, but when grouped in a clutch, their combined weight can be surprising. However, just as different species of snakes vary in length and size, so do ...

Did you know that Massachusetts only has two venomous snakes species? Out of the 14 snake species that live in Massachusetts, only two of them are actually venomous: the timber rattlesnake and the ...

In a first, scientists recorded high-speed footage from dozens of venomous snakes as they went in for the kill.

Snakes "smell" with their forked tongues, collecting scent particles to analyze with their Jacobson's organ. Snakes don't have external ears. They sense vibrations through their jawbone and inner ear.

Forget eggs! Many snakes surprise us by giving birth to live young, a clever survival tactic in harsh environments. From the ...

Georgia Wildlife says this state has the highest biodiversity of snakes in the U.S. with 47 species of which seven are venomous. But what's the story on the biggest and whether or not it poses a ...

The Eastern indigo snake derives its name from the glossy blue-black color all across its body. Its scales are iridescent and may give off a rainbow-like look when exposed to light. Some of these ...

There are no venomous snakes that call Rhode Island home, but the bad news for people with ophidiophobia is there are snakes in Rhode Island that can grow to 8 feet long. There are 12 snakes native to ...