Scientists undertook the first comprehensive assessment of how often snakes eat their own, uncovering reports of the behavior ...

Hungry snake caught swallowing another, even bigger snake headfirst. Many species of snakes are capable of swallowing prey ...

The king cobra holds the record as the longest venomous snake, at 18.7 feet long. As apex predators, they prey on other snakes, shaping local ecosystems and venomous-snake populations. Read on to ...

A bicyclist pedaling through Everglades National Park caught quite the sight a few weeks ago: an alligator trying to swallow a python. She saw the snake’s head already down the alligator’s throat, and ...

You've probably heard stories about venomous snakes, maybe even shivered at the thought of encountering one. The king cobra stands apart from the crowd in ways that might genuinely shock you. This isn ...

If you think that dogs chasing their own tails are fascinating, the snake in this YouTube video clip will blow your mind! It features a speckled kingsnake that has swallowed its own tail. What’s more, ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Burmese pythons are famously known for being capable of swallowing pigs whole, but you have to keep in mind, the snakes themselves are pretty darn big. When it comes to snake-to-prey-size ratio, ...

A woman has gone viral after her doorbell camera captured her beating up a snake—to save the little frog that lives on her porch. Katie Lowdon, 31, lives in Washington with her family, which, for the ...