Snakes

King cobra rises from bathroom bowl at Philippine resort, startling holidaymakers

The snake was described as roughly 1.2 meters long and tangled in the plumbing.

King cobra emerges from toilet.
An early ancestor of both snakes and lizards?

167 million-year-old enigma: scientists explore the 'false snake of Elgol's unique traits

 Red-bellied Black Snake. (illustrative)

Man in critical condition after being bitten by snake in Jordan Valley

 Cobra snake.

Indian toddler bites venomous cobra to death


Only 10% succeeded: Spot the sneaky snake hiding in plain sight

Do you have hawk-like vision? If so, your odds of spotting the cunningly concealed snake among the foliage are excellent. Will you take on the challenge?


Scientists discover new lizard in Angola with eyelids but no ears

The snake-like creature is a new addition to a family of lizards called 'skinks.'

 The Maiombe forest is seen near Belize January 16, 2010.

Live parasitic worm extracted from 64-year-old woman's brain

While scientists are familiar with parasites in humans, a worm so large had never before been seen in a human.

 Detection of Ophidascaris robertsi nematode infection in a 64-year-old woman from southeastern New South Wales, Australia.

New snake species discovered, named after Indiana Jones star

Harrison Ford, known for his role as Indiana Jones and his "Why did it have to be snakes?" catchphrase, now has a new species of serpent named after him.

 Illustrative image of a snake.

Large Israeli snake dies after trying to eat a porcupine

“The one-way direction of the porcupine's quills did not allow the snake to spit out the porcupine," said reptile ecologist Aviad Bar.

 A snake and porcupine both die after the snake's failed attempt to eat the porcupine.

New species of venomous snake found on Australian beaches

A new species of venomous snake has been identified in Australia, with its colorful body and active hunting style being a cause for concern.


Misunderstood rattlesnakes have a tender side, study finds

"People are eager to just chop their heads off," Hayes said, adding that "the animals are sentient, capable of emotions."

A prairie rattlesnake warns approaching hikers with a rattle of his tail in Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta in this picture taken August 7, 2008.

Be careful! Israel's snakebite and scorpion sting season has begun

Poisonous snakes have begun to come out of hiding in Israel now that the weather has gotten warmer. Experts are urging caution.

Snake (illustrative)

Snakes on a plane: Woman arrested for trying to smuggle snakes through airport

Snake smuggling has been a repeated issue at Ben-Gurion Airport.

 Snakes caught being carried by young adults at Ben-Gurion Airport, August 29, 2022

Israel Police arrest man for illegal trafficking of python snakes

The animals were found held in violation of the law, in conditions deemed to be "ignominious," police said. He was also missing a permit for the possession and trade of pythons.

 Python seized by Israeli authorities from a suspect who was reportedly holding it illegally.