A lot of people are frightened by snakes, or would never think of keeping one as a pet. These fascinating creatures are viewed by some as scary, or slimy or ugly. Well, just wait until you meet the ...

July 16 (UPI) --Animal rescuers were summoned to a fish and chip shop in London to wrangle a loose "python" that turned out to be an escaped pet corn snake. The RSPCA said personnel responded to the ...

Corn snakes, known for their docile nature and vibrant colors, are popular pets and non-venomous. They are native to the southeastern and central United States, helping control the rodent population.

If you would like to add a slithery friend to your household, consider adopting a corn snake. It’s the ideal […] ...

Biting in snakes is usually a defensive activity, and several factors trigger the behavior. Among the most common reasons for ...

Comparing the genomes of snakes with distinct coloration patterns pinpointed the genetic variants that contribute to these ...

A man delivering a car from a dealership recently spotted a corn snake hanging from the car's dashboard that kept slithering throughout the vehicle to avoid being captured. The man was delivering the ...

Thinking about bringing home a pet that doesn’t bark, shed or beg for snacks? Enter the snake: nature’s silent, scaly roommate. While they won’t fetch your slippers, snakes make surprisingly chill ...

The body of a 2-foot-long corn snake was discovered Friday at a Kahului restaurant, Maui police said. Police responded about 10:47 a.m. to a report of a dead snake being found at the restaurant and ...

Among the 5,000 existing species of mammals, more than 100 have their genome sequenced, whereas the genomes of only 9 species of reptiles (among 10,000 species) are available to the scientific ...