On Rossel Island, Kraus found Dendrelaphis melanarkys, or the black net tree snake. This 4-foot, 11-inch reptile is easier to ...

The intriguing new species, spanning around four feet and one inch in length, was found to have a "matte black" coloring.

In spring, many of Southern Utah's wildlife species become more active, looking for food, shelter and partners, and sometimes finding themselves in someone's backyard. But that's "not necessarily a ...

Intrigued by this “unusual” change in color, researchers caught several snakes, took a closer look at them, tested their DNA and realized they’d discovered a new species: Trimeresurus cryptographicus, ...

The Northern Pacific Rattlesnake is the only native venomous snake in Washington. Here's where they live and what to do if you are bitten.

From climbing fences to hunting in treetops, uncover the fascinating habits of local creatures.

The Papuan olive python, a remarkable reptile from New Guinea's rainforests, captivates with its colour-changing ability and ...

Six venomous snake species reside in South Carolina, with the copperhead being the most common. Timber rattlesnakes are rare ...

Two Arizona national parks were named among the best parks for seeing wildlife like mountain lions, bison and birds. Here's where to go to see animals.

The most venomous snakes in Arizona include rattlesnakes, sidewinders and coral snakes. Here's where they live and how to ...

They’re often confused with rat snakes or gopher snakes. Glossy snakes are nocturnal ... Shovelnose snakes are a diminutive species with an average length of just 11.8 inches. However, some ...

Gopher tortoises are disappearing ... More than 350 other species use the tortoises’ burrows, too—including owls, snakes and frogs—so their expanded presence at Fort De Soto is also good ...