With exquisitely patterned bodies, predatory strikes that accelerate faster than a fighter jet, and even a capacity for "flight," snakes are a fascinating group of reptiles. Some deserve attention for ...

Snakes might not top everyone’s list of favorite creatures, but there’s no denying they’ve mastered the art of growing long, heavy, and—let’s be honest—pretty intimidating. A few are so big their ...

The Indian python (Python molurus), an exceptional reptile species found in the varied environments of the Indian subcontinent, is fast nearing the edge of population extinction. Its decline is ...

A 10-foot-long Indian Rock Python strayed into a residential premises in Mumbai’s Mulund area, causing panic among people, a wildlife welfare organisation said. The snake was rescued on Tuesday ...