Sollenberger called spring "a busy time for snakes," noting sightings of them rise significantly this time of year. And there ...

On an island in Papua New Guinea, a 3-foot-long creature with a black tongue made itself at home in a village garden — or it tried to, at least. Locals spotted the “smooth” animal and caught it. They ...

During his visit, villagers gave Kraus several snakes they’d found near their homes, the study said. Intrigued, Kraus took a close look at the reptiles and compared them to other known species.