But there’s nothing supernatural about how snakes move. So how exactly do they get around without legs? They do it by ...

Recent study sheds new light on the enigmatic early evolution of snakes by examining an unexpected source: their brains. The results emphasize the significance of studying both the soft parts of ...

An extinct snake has slithered its way out of obscurity over four decades after its discovery. The newly described species of ...

"When the cobra runs for her life, she goes like a whiplash flicked across a horse's neck," Rudyard Kipling wrote of the villainous cobra Nagaina in his story of the heroic mongoose Rikki-Tiki-Tavi.

Why did it have to be snakes? Because evolution puts snakes on a plain advantage, according to a new study co-authored by a Stony Brook University researcher. According to a new study, snakes are ...

The fossil record of squamates, encompassing both lizards and snakes, provides an intricate account of evolutionary innovation over millions of years. Fossils elucidate key morphological transitions, ...

A record-breaking day in reptile breeding unveils the intricate world of snake reproduction. Every shell holds a microcosm of evolution, from yolk chemistry to embryonic development. Through expert ...

Sea snakes have dramatically reconfigured their sense of smell for underwater life. Researchers found their airborne scent ...

The Earth has seen some truly gigantic snakes throughout its history, and these creatures were so massive and powerful that ...