For others, they’re beloved pets or fascinating research subjects. They’re classified in the suborder Serpentes and are related to lizards and other reptiles. Like lizards, they’re ectothermic, ...

AMES, Iowa – Sansevieria, also known as snake plant, St. George’s sword or mother-in-law's tongue, is a resilient houseplant that is grown for its striking appearance and low maintenance needs.

Reptiles are enthralling animals that demand specialized care for optimal health in captive settings. A critical aspect of their maintenance and wellbeing is providing a conducive environment for ...

According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake. Occupying the sixth position in the Chinese zodiac, the Snake embodies a blend of charm and mystery and is seen as a symbol of ...

These conditions are when the arachnids thrive most. The Australian Reptile Zoo is encouraging people to catch funnel web spiders - if they spot them - safely and to hand it in for its antivenom ...

Snake Catcher Dan had to use patience, a flashlight, and a hook to relocate the red-bellied black snake. Could you be sharing your sofa with a dangerous snake? A family in Australia found out the ...

Founder of Deadly Science Corey Tutt poses with his book, Deadly Reptiles, at the Taronga Zoo launch. Source: AAP / FLAVIO BRANCALEONE/AAPIMAGE A groundbreaking new children’s book is reviving ...

A reconstruction of the Gorgonopsian in Spain, linking reptiles and mammals in evolution. Credit: Henry Sutherland Sharpe / CC BY 4.0 Scientists in Spain have uncovered a 270-million-year-old fossil ...

True sea snakes (subfamily Hydrophiinae) and the more primitive sea kraits (subfamily Laticudinae). The majority of adult sea snake species grow to be between 4 feet and 5 feet in length. The largest ...

Initially believed to belong to an ancient crocodile-like species, the fossils were later identified as belonging to a massive snake. The researchers noted that snakes, being cold-blooded, rely on ...

We spoke to expert Chris Hay, the director of the Australian Reptile Academy, to find out the most distinguishing features of 10 of the most common snakes living among us. Heavily built ...

This one-meter-long predator, lacking fur and external ears, defies conventional classification—it’s neither fully reptile nor fully mammal. The fossil from Majorca reveals an intriguing mix of ...