Feared for deadly venom yet rich in cultural history, the Indian cobra and Egyptian cobra remain among the world’s most fascinating snakes. But their behaviour, hunting methods, and symbolism reveal a ...

Cobras are arguably the most identifiable venomous snake in the world. Their distinctive raised posture and flared hood enable them to stand out from .

A woman bolts in the opposite direction after mistaking a fake snake for the real thing, creating a hilarious over-the-top ...

India is home to hundreds of snake species, but four of them are responsible for the vast majority of deadly bites. Known as the “Big Four,” the Indian cobra, common krait, Russell’s viper, and ...

A prehistoric viper discovered in Greece may have outweighed today’s king cobra. Fossils suggest this ancient snake was ...

The South Florida Water Management District is in its second year of managing a Python Removal Program. Winners win cash prizes.

Authorities in Texas were called recently to deal with an unusual exotic animal that's illegal to keep in the city: a Siamese spitting cobra.

This remarkable place has a remarkable amount of rainfall. And as a result, the forests around it are hugely biodiverse. Meet ...

Every year, many non-venomous snakes are killed just because people can’t tell them apart from dangerous ones.