Woman carries on driving to work with venomous snake in the car
"I believe it was in there for a good three weeks before that because I was finding snake poo everywhere," Lisa Kournelis told local news.
Snakes fake dying using "dripping mouthfuls" of blood
Dice snakes were seen to lie still and fake their own deaths, while also smearing themselves in feces and musk, and bleeding from the mouth.
Shock as woman wades through alligator-infested waters to take out trash
"I'm not afraid of gators, just mindful," the intrepid poster told Newsweek.
Can you spot the deadly rattlesnake lurking in patch of Oklahoma grass?
A man accidentally hit the snake with a lawnmower and decided to use it as a teaching lesson for his daughters.
Archeologists reveal 1,800-year-old sculpture of ancient snake-bodied deity
The stone object is thought to depict a hybrid creature that mixes elements of Roman and Germanic mythology.
Snakes and lizards are locked in an epic evolutionary battle
"Most large varanids or monitor lizards that prey on venomous snakes have inherited neurotoxin resistance," researcher Bryan Fry said.
Paleontologists discover "exceptionally large" fossil snake
This snake's size makes it one of the largest snakes that ever lived, rivaling the size of the enormous Titanoboa.
Watching this video may make you less scared of snakes
A study found that people's attitudes changed towards snakes after watching videos that focused on enhancing empathy towards them.
Snake bite at yoga session puts woman in hospital
The blunt-nosed viper bit the woman while she was about to step onto a meditation platform at her hotel, causing immediate pain.
"Highly venomous" 10-foot king cobra found hiding inside home
The king cobra has enough venom in a single bite to kill an elephant.
Woman discovers "worm-like" parasite living in eye for two years
The tongue worm inhabits reptiles and grew beneath victim's eyelid after she ate crocodile meat.
Hungry python eats family's new pet after kitten sneaks out
The carpet snake, which is an opportunistic feeder, was at the center of an unfortunate and "rare" encounter.
"Exceptional" two-headed snake undergoes surgery in Missouri
"I am so happy that our two-headed gal is getting the care she needs," naturalist Lauren Baker said.
Snake kills man removing it from preschool
The man was bitten multiple times on the hand and arm while trying to remove the snake from a child's care center.
"Snake hunter" bitten by tiger snake is facing multiple organ failure
"I watched him lose consciousness very fast in front of my eyes," Mark Pelley's daughter posted online in Australia.
Python meat could feed the planet "high-quality protein," says scientist
The globe is already at the point where we need to consider alternative proteins, according to a study.
Woman bitten by venomous snake while enjoying beach
The venomous snakes are one of the most commonly encountered species in Australia, but their bites are not often deadly.
Cow spotted with 4-foot python "hanging out" of its mouth
Rather than eating it, the cow may have simply been chewing on the snake to obtain nutrients it was missing out on.
Snakes "evolved better and faster" than peers
The study suggests that speed may be a significant factor in how the species became so successful in the animal kingdom.
Rattlesnake alert in Arizona as woman bitten in unusually early case
The snake's rattle sounded immediately after the bite, meaning urgent medical attention was necessary.
"Highly venomous" snake found hiding in toilet
The reptiles are one of the most commonly encountered snakes in Australia and were responsible for 16 percent of snakebites between 2005 and 2015.
Snake found tangled in tailwheel of Coast Guard helicopter
The stowaway was spotted by an officer carrying out a routine inspection on the chopper.
New Species of the 'World's Heaviest Snake' Discovered
Scientists found a "remarkable" genetic difference of 5.5 percent between two species of green anaconda, despite them looking almost identical.
Archaeologists find 4,000-year-old snake artifact possibly used in rituals
The artifact is shaped like a cobra with its head raised and the skin folds of its "hood" spread out, according to archaeologists.
Snake bites researcher, leading to discovery of five new viper species
"The need to protect eyelash vipers is critical, since unlike other snakes, they cannot survive without adequate canopy cover," said expert Alejandro Arteaga.
Snake attack victim dies hours after giving birth
Carpet vipers are one of the most venomous snakes in Africa, with their bites having a 10 to 20 percent mortality rate if untreated.
Woman finds deadly snake "coiled tightly" around her pet cat's neck
"I was desperate to save our much-loved cat, so I ran to the kitchen and grabbed a pair of tongs," the owner told Newsweek.
Snake catcher dies after highly venomous Cape cobra bite
Rico Pentz, 39, died after being bitten by a Cape cobra, one of the most venomous snakes in Africa.
Dog bitten by deadly snake saved in last minute antivenom rescue
The owners embarked on a frantic search for the antivenom, which was at an animal park 800 miles away.
Scientists share seven simple steps for slashing snakebite deaths
Globally, around 140,000 deaths occur every year due to snakebites.