Snakes

Snake snacks? Hunter-gatherer diets in northern Israel included reptiles, new study suggests

Using careful examination methods, researchers were able to identify for the first time cut marks made by flint knives in consistent locations on the bones of large snakes found at the site.

A European glass lizard (also known as Sheltopusik).
King cobra emerges from toilet.

King cobra rises from bathroom bowl at Philippine resort, startling holidaymakers

An early ancestor of both snakes and lizards?

167 million-year-old enigma: scientists explore the 'false snake of Elgol's unique traits

 Red-bellied Black Snake. (illustrative)

Man in critical condition after being bitten by snake in Jordan Valley


Indian toddler bites venomous cobra to death

The toddler lost consciousness after biting the snake but is now in good health.

 Cobra snake.

Video von 8 m langer und 200 kg schwerer Grüner Anakonda im Amazonas wird Ihnen den Atem rauben

„Wir haben entdeckt, dass es sich bei den Grünen Anakondas eigentlich um zwei Arten handelt“, verkündete der leitende Forscher.

 Das Video des „Monsters“, einer 8 Meter langen und 200 Kilogramm schweren Grünen Anakonda, die im Amazonas-Regenwald gefunden wurde, wird Ihnen den Atem verschlagen.

Sydney homeowner finds over 100 red-bellied black snakes in garden mulch pile

After his dog was bitten by a snake, Stein called Reptile Relocation Sydney, who removed 102 snakes—including 97 newborns—from his property.

 Red-bellied Black Snake. (illustrative)

Year of the Snake begins with celebrations across Asia

The Year of the Snake commenced on January 29, ushering in Lunar New Year celebrations across Asia and beyond, with more than a billion people participating in rituals and festivities.

 Year of the Snake begins with celebrations across Asia.

Mice injected with snake venom toxin saved by AI-designed synthetic proteins

"This is probably the coolest experimental result I've had in my career so far," said biochemist Susana Vázquez Torres.

 Mice injected with snake venom toxin saved by AI-designed synthetic proteins. Illustration.

Video of an 8-meter, 200-kilogram green anaconda in the Amazon will leave you breathless

‘We have discovered that green anacondas are actually two species,’ said the head researcher.

 Video of ‘monster’ giant 8-meter, 200-kilogram green anaconda species found in the Amazon rainforest will leave you gasping for air.

From ancient Iran: The snake board game that time forgot, is now playable again

The game, discovered in 1977, includes a decorated wooden board featuring a snake motif, 27 carved pieces, and four uniquely shaped dice.

The game, discovered in 1977, includes a decorated wooden board featuring a snake motif, 27 carved pieces, and four uniquely shaped dice.

Man bitten by viper during air-raid siren stresses importance of following emergency protocol

In response to a venomous viper bite, Yossi Bezalel stressed that following the Home Front Command’s guidelines saved his life: "I understand now.”

Arrow aerial system intercepts Houthi missile over Tel Aviv

Giant snake species accidentally discovered during filming with Will Smith

Some reports suggest the snake can grow to lengths exceeding 7.5 metres long and weigh 500 kilograms.

Close-up of a northern green anaconda head.

Child narrowly escapes venomous snake in underwear drawer

An Australian mother's search of her child's underwear drawer turns perilous when she discovers a highly deadly venomous snake.

 Illustrative image of a snake.