A ban on deadly snakes is on the agenda at the S.C. Legislature. Supporters say the state law is too lax, but reptile lovers ...

Snake Catcher Dan had to use patience, a flashlight, and a hook to relocate the red-bellied black snake. Could you be sharing your sofa with a dangerous snake? A family in Australia found out the ...

Long snakes, small lizards and large-shelled tortoises were the stars of the weekend HERPS Exotic Reptile & Pet Show at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. The popular event, held March 1-2, attracted ...

How big they are: Can range from 4 inches (10 centimeters) to over 30 feet (9 meters) There are about 4,000 different snake species in the world today. They occupy a wide range of habitats ...

SEPTA bus drivers secured safety improvements, including bulletproof glass enclosures for their vehicles, when they signed a new contract last year and avoided a strike. The compartments were ...

“I was sitting there in the jungle with every bug, snake and crocodile, thinking there had to be a better way to make a living. That’s when I started thinking: urban jungle.” Burnett and ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Philadelphia’s public transit system is moving forward with plans to test-run bullet-resistant enclosures ...

Snakes, for some, are the stuff of nightmares. For others, they’re beloved pets or fascinating research subjects. They’re classified in the suborder Serpentes and are related to lizards and other ...

The green anaconda (Eunectes murinus) is not just another large snake; it holds the title of the heaviest snake globally, outclassing all other serpents in sheer mass. While it may not be the longest ...