Snakes : Science World Report

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 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

Newly Discovered Snake Species Has Bulging, Pitch Black Eyes

A new snake species has been discovered by scientists. The species, which has pitch black eyes, was found hidden in the forests of the Andes.

Nov 10, 2015 08:26 AM EST

Evolution: The Arms Race Among Venomous Animals is Two-Fold

There may be an arms race occurring among venomous animals. Scientists have made new discoveries about how animal venom evolves, and have found that there's a "two-speed" evolution of animal venom.

Oct 02, 2015 07:49 AM EDT

Evolution: Snakes Have the Blueprints for Arms and Legs Still Encoded in Their Genome

Snakes may not have arms or legs, but they do have the blueprints for them in their genome.

Sep 17, 2015 04:58 PM EDT

New Deadly 'Death Adder' Species Discovered in Australia

You don't want to get near one of these snakes.

May 06, 2015 10:48 PM EDT

Dining Habits Of Snakes Shaped By Ancestry, Not Ecology

New findings published in the journal PLOS ONE from the Instituto Nacional de Limnologia, Argentina and colleagues show that diets of snakes from a temperate region in South America may depend more on phylogeny (ancestry) than ecology.