Snakes are reptiles of the order Squamata that have no limbs on their long, scaly bodies. These reptiles routinely experience ecdysis, the shedding of a layer of skin. They do this to accommodate ...

Signs of snakes include small rounded holes, shed skins, droppings, and trails winding in the soil. Watch for changes in pet behavior or a drop in wildlife, since snakes follow prey like mice and ...

To better understand snake fungal disease (SFD), a team of researchers has conducted a genetic study of the pathogen. The goal was to determine whether SFD originated in the U.S. or was introduced ...

Snakes shed their skin multiple times per year. This is done for the growth and health of the snake. It is a time when snakes are most vulnerable and tend to hide away from the world while their old ...