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

World Snake Day is a popular event at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, and the museum will be hosting it again this week. "People can see and touch live snakes and learn how to distinguish ...

CHATHAM — Snakes alive! They slither, they slide and they may strike fear into your heart. But did you know that snakes are important parts of our ecosystems? Join CLC and biologist Tom Tyning to ...

Snakes can't throw up. The serpents have no gag reflex, so if a bit of food gets stuck in their throat, they can suffocate and die, Kathie Brennan explained to a group of children and their parents ...

As Michigan's weather warms up in the coming days, some of its cold-blooded residents will be slithering out of their winter hibernation spots. Experts say don't be startled or fearful, most Michigan ...

LIMA — Youngsters age 3-5 and their adult companions are invited to learn about snakes during sessions sponsored by the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District and hosted by the McElroy ...

A new research project is working to help us better understand snakes, using new technology. Their slithery and elusive behaviors have traditionally made them hard to study in nature. Some people are ...

FRANKLIN, La. — While there are more than 40 species of snakes native to Louisiana, only six are dangerous and only four are found in the Acadiana area. Guest speaker David L. Martin, who has 50 years ...

California will have an official state snake in 2026. A new law that takes effect in January makes the giant garter snake ...

Mercer Arboretum officials want people to know snakes need not be feared. "We want to educate the public about snakes because they are a misunderstood part of our environment," said Greg Harmison, ...

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