Snakes are known for being solitary reptiles, but they do not always hang solo. In colder climates, when winter temperatures set in, snakes seek each other out for warmth. These snake gatherings can ...

Scientists have been studying snake penises for years. These forked, often spiny structures shaped the understanding of snake reproduction. In fact, researchers long assumed that female snakes didn’t ...

How big they are: Can range from 4 inches (10 centimeters) to over 30 feet (9 meters) There are about 4,000 different snake species in the world today. They occupy a wide range of habitats — some ...

Snakes have developed an incredible array of behavioral, physiological, and morphological traits over millions of years that enable them to survive. Their survival depends on their ability to manage ...

Give a male garter snake a taste of estrogen and watch out, as the hormone turns these lads into the sexiest thing on the block, attracting dozens of other males eager to mate. The finding, published ...