Scientists have discovered that the humble blue-tongue lizard is largely resistant to the venom of the deadly red-bellied black snake, while giant carnivorous monitor lizards which feed on Australia's ...

A snake catcher in Australia had a close call on Friday when he was removing a deadly snake from a family garden, coming a hair's breadth away from being bitten. Stuart McKenzie, who runs the Sunshine ...

When a snake displays its fangs, it’s showing off one of evolution’s greatest weapons. This is because snake venom is not a ...

Snakes can be scary because some are venomous, but they can also be really beautiful. Some snakes have bright red colours that make them stand out and catch your attention instantly. Their patterns, ...

Stay on top of what’s happening in the Bay Area with essential Bay Area news stories, sent to your inbox every weekday. The Bay Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra brings you context and ...

Many people think a snake’s forked tongue is creepy. Every so often, the snake waves it around rapidly, then retracts it. Theories explaining the forked tongues of snakes have been around for ...

Snakes frequently flick their forked tongues to collect chemical particles, delivering them to their Jacobson's organ for detailed environmental analysis. This vital sensory tool helps them locate ...