Snake : Science World Report

May 18, 2017 05:42 AM EDT

Fossils Of An Ancient Winged Serpent Unearthed In Tennessee

Fossils of an ancient winged serpent discovered in a 5-million-year-old sinkhole in Tennessee.

Nov 04, 2016 05:50 AM EDT

The Famous Four-Legged Snake A Marine Lizard? New Analysis Claims

The four-legged snake turns out to be a four-legged marine lizard and not a snake,according to a new analysis.

Oct 22, 2016 05:00 AM EDT

Watch Out For The Hidden Venomous Snake In Grass

Summers are the time when most of the snake bites are reported from the states such as Florida and Texas. There has been a tremendous increase in the number of snake bites reported from most of the US states.

Sep 22, 2016 03:54 AM EDT

Unraveling The Potential Medicine Of Venom

A venom that can kill humans could actually save lives and treat certain diseases.

May 27, 2016 05:50 AM EDT

Scientists Discover Silver Snake Species, Newly-Found Species Extremely Endangered

A silver snake was noticed by a scientist in the southern Bahamas.

Jan 28, 2016 11:51 AM EST

Western Rattlesnakes: Head Shape, Genetics Shed Light On Species' Evolution

In a recent study, researchers examine the head shape and genetics of western rattlesnakes, which is enabling researchers to have a better understanding of rattlesnake species and their evolution.

Jan 26, 2016 09:12 AM EST

Snake-Hunting Secretary Bird Literally Kicks Its Prey to Death with Super-Fast Strike

In the Animal Kingdom, there are species that employ a variety of techniques to hunt their prey. But one of the most brutal methods is the one employed by the Secretary Bird.

Jan 11, 2016 09:48 AM EST

Puff Adders May be the Ultimate Ambush Predators by Using Scent Camouflage

Puff adders may just be the ultimate ambush predators. Scientists have found that these snakes can actually use scent camouflage when stalking prey.

Jan 06, 2016 02:21 PM EST

Virgin Births Found To Be Common Among Snakes

A recent study found that 'parthenogenesis' the virgin birth may be quite common among snakes

Dec 27, 2015 10:31 AM EST

The Mystery of How Snake Bellies Grip Trees and Branches

Researchers are taking a closer look at the bellies of snakes to figure out how diverse snakes species crawl and climb almost everywhere, including tree branches with variable bark texture.

Dec 21, 2015 05:47 PM EST

Rare Sea Snakes Rediscovered in Australia: Endangered Species Not Extinct

A certain sea snake isn't as extinct as researchers once thought. They've found two critically endangered species of sea snakes off of the coast of Western Australia.

Dec 04, 2015 07:51 PM EST