If you spot a snake in your yard, go inside and have a beer

Twenty of the 25 most ­venomous snakes on Earth are native to Australia. Here’s what to do if you get bitten.

Scottish doctor is left totally baffled by Australian receptionist's bizarre reaction to frightening work encounter

A Scottish GP who moved to Australia in 2020 has left thousands amused after sharing a classic 'Down Under' moment in the workplace.

Researchers Reveal Cannibalism Among Snakes Is More Common Than Previously Reported

A new study reveals that numerous snake species are more cannibalistic than previously thought.

The One Dead-Simple Way to Tell a Cottonmouth from a Harmless Water Snake

Contrary to popular belief, water moccasins and cottonmouth snakes are the same snakes. Both terms refer to the same species, Agkistrodon piscivorus, a venomous water snake in North America. Read on ...

Python Nicknamed 'The Baroness' Breaks Record for World's Longest Snake with Over 23 Feet of Scales

A reticulated python found in Indonesia broke the Guinness World Record for the longest, scientifically measured wild snake ...