Out of the more than 3,000 snake species on earth - few are as beautiful as the colorful rainbow snake. These elusive snakes ...

Dr. Nobuyuki Kawai from Nagoya University in Japan has found that the rapid detection of snakes by monkeys is because of the ...

Initial tests challenged the monkeys to pick out a single snake from eight harmless salamanders, and vice versa -- a task ...

also known as the "zombie snake," has a unique defense mechanism. When threatened, it rolls onto its back, opens its mouth, and plays dead. This harmless snake is not poisonous to humans and ...

and the western fox snake (Pantherophis gloydi). These harmless snakes can be found in various habitats, from wetlands to forests, and are especially important in wetland habitats near Lake Erie.

Although some species are venomous, most snakes are harmless to humans. In fact, 85% of all snake species worldwide are non-venomous and play a very important role in maintaining the balance of ...