The trade-off of this hardy external layer is that it doesn't expand; it remains relatively inflexible and constricts the ...

Rodents and larger insects can also create holes in the ground that are perfect spaces for snake nests. These holes can be found embedded in grass, in piles of dirt or sand, or under piles of logs or ...

On a small island of Papua New Guinea, a 4-foot-long creature moved through the overgrown rainforest covering the site of an abandoned village. Its orange eyes scanned its surroundings, but it wasn’t ...

The fish can also breathe air, allowing them to survive for several days out of water if their skin stays moist.

Associate Medical director Dr. Claire Epperson provides critical advice for local residents on snake bite prevention and ...

Copperheads are the only venomous snake you’re likely to encounter in the Triangle and central NC. Here’s how to identify and ...

These large, non-venomous snakes are listed as threatened because of habitat loss. They are a glossy, bluish-black color that ...

On an island in Papua New Guinea, a 3-foot-long creature with a black tongue made itself at home in a village garden — or it tried to, at least. Locals spotted the “smooth” animal and caught it. They ...

Walkers and dog owners have been warned to be mindful as Norfolk's only venomous snake comes out of hibernation.

Best practices for living in this neck of the woods include: Copperhead snakes, which grow to about 3 feet long, are brownish-gray in color and have an hourglass-shaped pattern on their backs ...

Worcester News Camera Club member Jonathan Clarke photographed the 'dancing' adders in a Gloucestershire nature reserve.