Both the Green tree python and the Emerald tree boa are huge green snakes, and though they belong to entirely distinct genera of snakes in opposite hemispheres, they are most typically confused with ...

Get the scoop from an animal keeper who works with snakes Robin Saunders Do snakes have ears? How well can they see? How do scales help them slither? Get the scoop on your friend, the snake, from ...

Snakes are some of the most diverse and captivating creatures in the animal kingdom, and their colors are a key feature that helps them adapt, survive, and even thrive in their environments. Many ...

A green tree python (Morelia viridis) at a Zoo in Australia. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions ...

Deer, crocodiles and even a human are just some of the odd meals engulfed by pythons. How do they gorge on such giant fare? Python snakes don't dislocate their jaws (a common myth), but instead rely ...

An Edge Hill family discovered an unexpected decoration among the tinsel in their Christmas tree, finding a beautiful big ...