Scientists have discovered that Aesculapian snakes are among grounded wildlife that have come to rely on human habitats for survival, including throughout the U.K., where the snake was accidentally ...

It’s not always easy getting the average person obsessed with snakes. They’re often an object of fear. But some enthusiasts want to change that — like Michael Starkey. He’s the founder of the ...

New Jersey is home to a rich diversity of snake species, and several of its lakes and rivers are teeming with slithering activity — especially during the warmer months. While most of the state’s ...

Closeup of a snake in the grass - Jairo Alzate / Unsplash There are plenty of people who adore snakes. Then there are the rest of us who get light-headed when someone utters the word "snake." While ...

Tim Friede might be the world's most snakebit person—and his antibodies could hold the key to a truly universal snake antivenom. Reading time 3 minutes There really is a purpose for everyone out there ...

Ball pythons, corn snakes and rosy boas can make docile and low-maintenance pets. Pet snakes require specific habitats and food sources. Here's what to do if a pet snake bites you. Thinking about ...

Scientists have created a broadly effective antivenom using the blood of a Wisconsin man who has spent years exposing himself to deadly snakebites. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on ...