Thinking of a pet snake? Skip the dander and daily walks. We explore the costs, lifespan, and best beginner species for ...

Skip Maas, a PhD candidate in the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, holds his personal pet snakes, Gaius and Agrippina. In the lab, Maas studies python metabolism to better ...

Reptiles shed their skin, but not all of them do so equally. Discover the differences between snakes and amphibians when it ...

A reticulated python has already completed its hunt of this small deer and is in the process of constricting its prey.

Directed by Tom Gormican, ‘Anaconda‘ follows the story of a group of friends who decide to reboot the 1997 classic of the ...

A snake in the garden–for many people, that’s initially a moment of shock. But in most cases, there’s no need to worry. Most ...

First of all, don’t panic.

Join us for a lighthearted interview with actor Kevin Bacon as he shares the heartwarming story behind his decision to stop eating bacon. Discover how his pet pigs, June and Johnny, changed his ...

At least five elk died in Montana after eating needles from Japanese yew, a plant toxic to animals. Back in 2017, the plant caused one of the ...

Why keep small pets? Not everyone can keep a dog or a cat in their living space. For reasons ranging from disabilities to ...

With warmer weather on the near horizon, the Division of Wildlife Resources is warning outdoor enthusiasts that rattlesnakes will begin emerging ...

Pythons don't nibble. They chomp, squeeze, and swallow their prey whole in a meal that can approach 100% of their body weight. But even as they slither stealthily around the forest, months or even a ...