Biting in snakes is usually a defensive activity, and several factors trigger the behavior. Among the most common reasons for biting is fear. When a snake feels threatened, it will always ...

Snakes are totally fascinating with varieties of sizes, colors, and temperaments. Some species appear to cause fear and ...

A ball python, also called the royal python, is a less troublesome cousin to the Burmese, and has been eating its way through the Everglades for decades. Ball pythons are native to west sub Saharan ...

Ball pythons were long assumed to be solitary, but scientists discovered the snakes in captivity prefer each others’ company when given the chance to live socially. By Asher Elbein The ball python ...