A Southern African python was safely rescued and relocated from a residential settlement near Tarentaalrand after taking a ...

While most snake species are solitary hunters, a rare and fascinating few engage in cooperative hunting—a remarkable behavior among reptiles. These unique snakes collaborate with others of their kind ...

There are hundreds of deadly snakes in the world, but only a few that actually want to eat you—and have the size to do it. A 2011 research article published in the Proceedings of the National Academy ...

More than 300,000 snakebite cases occur in Africa annually, resulting in at least 7,000 deaths, as well as numerous amputations and injuries. Now, scientists have invented a new nanobody-based ...

The ancestors of cobras and related snakes first emerged in Asia roughly 35 million years ago. Many researchers thought the Elapoidea superfamily of snakes evolved in Africa before slithering their ...

Black Mambas, Africa’s fastest and most feared snakes, can be a key player into tracking pollution, while at the same time keeping ecosystems healthy. New research from the University of the ...

Coming face-to-face with a large snake is enough to make most people freeze. In this short video circulating online, however, two boys do the opposite — stepping in when they see a large python ...

Snake sightings near South African homes increased due to rodents, shelter and water sources. Here’s what attracted them and ...