Woodrats weigh less than half a pound but can survive venomous rattlesnake bites that would hospitalize, or even kill, a full ...

Hognoses can also become prey for a lot of other species, such as raccoons, opossums, other snakes, and birds of prey. To ...

We explain why snakes have to shed their entire top layer of skin in one go as part of their growth cycle and how often they ...

Snakes are found on every continent except for Antarctica and can occupy a wide range of habitats, including forests, deserts, grasslands, and aquatic habitats in both rivers and seas. This diverse ...

Picture an animal that huddles up with others when stressed, babysits its young, hangs out around relatives, and gathers in big groups every year. Did you imagine a rattlesnake? For a long time, ...

A cinematic obsessive with the filmic palate of a starving raccoon, Rob London will watch pretty much anything once. With a mind like a steel trap, he's an endless fount of movie and TV trivia, borne ...

Minnesota is known for its loons, squirrels, moose, and deer, but did you know it’s also home to the charming western hog-nosed snake? This unique reptile adds a fascinating twist to the state’s ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Carson Carswell connected with Demari Davis for a 40-yard touchdown as Western Illinois earned its first conference win over Tennessee St., 17-16 on Saturday afternoon. Davis' ...

Just because an animal is venomous doesn’t always mean it is “un-pettable.” Here are a couple of noteworthy exceptions. To most people, the term “venomous reptile” evokes images of cobras flaring ...

Western Alliance Bancorporation shares dropped 4% on Wednesday, October 8th, on concerns over exposure to First Brands Group's bankruptcy, but the risk appears overblown. Jefferies' statement ...

Scientists looking for invertebrates in Kosovo found several snakes later identified as three first-of-their-kind sightings, photos show. Photo from Getty / iStockphoto Near a forest of southern ...