Snakes do indeed pee – but more interestingly, perhaps, many “pee” in crystal form. Snakes, like every living creature, need ...

Ophidiophobia (the phobia of snakes) is one of the more common phobias psychologists treat today. Some researchers posit that this is an evolutionary response and that humans are wary of snakes ...

The world of snakes is equal parts fascinating and fear-inducing. Some folks keep them as scaly companions, while others would sprint in the opposite direction at the mere hint of a slither. Love them ...

Snakes are known for being solitary reptiles, but they do not always hang solo. In colder climates, when winter temperatures set in, snakes seek each other out for warmth. These snake gatherings can ...

It’s snake season in North Carolina, so it’s a good time to bust (or confirm) some popular myths about venomous snakes. We put together a list of commonly believed facts about snakes — particularly, ...

What are the most common myth about snake bites that you want us to know? The most common myth that was disproved to me years ago is the concept that a smaller snake can’t control its venom so their ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Because rattlesnakes are ...

The Inland Taipan is popularly known as the most venomous snake in the world, also known as the "fierce snake," it is a demure yet lethal inhabitant of central Australia's arid regions. This shy ...

According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, snakes are comparatively long-lived. Even small snakes may live as long as 12 years and large species may live 40 years or longer. In urban areas, the average ...