A lot of people are frightened by snakes, or would never think of keeping one as a pet. These fascinating creatures are viewed by some as scary, or slimy or ugly. Well, just wait until you meet the ...

Corn snakes, known for their docile nature and vibrant colors, are popular pets and non-venomous. They are native to the southeastern and central United States, helping control the rodent population.

Thinking about bringing home a pet that doesn’t bark, shed or beg for snacks? Enter the snake: nature’s silent, scaly roommate. While they won’t fetch your slippers, snakes make surprisingly chill ...

Snakes are totally fascinating with varieties of sizes, colors, and temperaments. Some species appear to cause fear and curiosity, while others are known for being friendly and docile, which makes ...

July 16 (UPI) --Animal rescuers were summoned to a fish and chip shop in London to wrangle a loose "python" that turned out to be an escaped pet corn snake. The RSPCA said personnel responded to the ...

A corn snake that was found on Brandon streets earlier this week is safe and sound at an animal rescue facility in Cornwallis. As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working ...

Among the 5 000 existing species of mammals, more than 100 have their genome sequenced, whereas the genomes of only 9 species of reptiles (among 10 000 species) are available to the scientific ...

From navigation to social behavior to personality, scientists are rewriting what it means to be a clever snake. Here’s what ...

Biting in snakes is usually a defensive activity, and several factors trigger the behavior. Among the most common reasons for biting is fear. When a snake feels threatened, it will always ...

The body of a 2-foot-long corn snake was discovered Friday at a Kahului restaurant, Maui police said. Police responded about 10:47 a.m. to a report of a dead snake being found at the restaurant and ...

A man delivering a car from a dealership recently spotted a corn snake hanging from the car's dashboard that kept slithering throughout the vehicle to avoid being captured. The man was delivering the ...

Among the 5,000 existing species of mammals, more than 100 have their genome sequenced, whereas the genomes of only 9 species of reptiles (among 10,000 species) are available to the scientific ...