Animals & Science

Rattlesnake skin can be used to make belts and shoes or used as a decoration. Some people enjoy eating rattlesnake as well. The snake needs to be skinned whether you plan to eat the snake or are...

Captive boa constrictors can make great pets, but like any other animal they can be susceptible to disease. Proper care and early diagnosis are essential in maintaining a boa's health.

Boa constrictors are native to many countries and have a range of habitats they will occupy. Compared to other types of boas, the boa constrictor does well in the most varied types of habitat and...

Eagles are a part of a group of birds called raptors. Raptors have strong, hooked bills and talons for grasping their food.

Many owners of pet snakes would like to preserve their pets after they die and put them on display. There are several ways to preserve a snake. Many methods, though, require formaldehyde and...

The rattle snake--more often spelled as one word, "rattlesnake"--is a venomous snake of the pit viper subfamily. There are roughly 30 species of rattlesnakes. While these snakes are often found in...

The largest rattlesnakes in the world, eastern diamondbacks can reach a length of eight feet, though five to six feet is average. They are found in the southeastern United States, from the...

Rainforests are mysterious areas of the world where vegetation is so thick that rain doesn't reach the ground floor, where it is dark like few other places get at night. Animals that live in the...

Rattlesnakes, like most any other snake, like to hole up in dark and confined places. They love to be underneath things such as rocks and logs, so some of the most successful rattlesnake traps...

A cobra is a venomous snake that lives in Asia and Africa. Most of the time a cobra resembles any other snake, but it can also rise up and flatten its head into a "hood." This hood is...

The red spitting cobra is an African snake that is famous for being able to squirt venom through the fangs as a defensive gesture. This snake is certainly dangerous, as are all cobras. ...

The yellow anaconda is the cousin of the world famous green anaconda, and is notably smaller in size. Even still, the yellow anaconda is one of the larger snakes in the world. This boa is found in...

The smallest snake in the world could fit snugly on the surface of a quarter. What few specimens scientists possess, however, may prove to be the last specimens that humans ever see. Small as they...

The copperhead is the most commonly misidentified snake in the United States due to its color and general size. This is a problem when you consider that the copperhead is one of only four types of...

The Savu python is a snake that you are not likely to come by to often unless you are on the island of Sawu, or if you see one in a private collection. This python is found exclusively on Sawu,...

The green anaconda, widely considered to be the largest snake on the planet, is a snake that one should be well informed about. The green anaconda is one of the few snakes without venom on the...

The pygmy rattlesnake is one of the smallest snakes around but do not let the size fool you. This rattlesnake is fully equipped and can harm you given the chance to bite. Often mistaken for...

The Mojave rattlesnake is one of the most dangerous snakes in the United States. Because it shares territories with the famed Western diamondback rattlesnake, the two are often confused. Both...

The Egyptian cobra is responsible for more human deaths from snake bite than any other snake in the world. This is due to the large numbers of Egyptian cobras that live in and around people. ...

The red tail boa is a snake that is commonly kept as a pet. A boa constrictor, the red tail boa is friendly and gentle. Give the red tail boa proper care and attention and it will make a welcome...

The hedgehog is famous throughout the world because of the popular Sega character Sonic the Hedgehog. What is the hedgehog like in real life? Here is how to identify the real hedgehog in the wild.

The Egyptian cobra is one of the most deadly snakes in the world. Not because of the deadly bite, but because it comes into contact with so many humans on a daily basis. This snake bite is a...

The eastern green mamba is a close cousin to the world famous black mamba, and as such certainly has a very dangerous venomous bite. Identifying this venomous snake should only be done at a...

The boomslang is a deadly species of snake found in Africa. The boomslang is certainly a snake that you should know about if you are within its range. Recognizing this snake could be the...

The Western diamondback rattlesnake is one of the most feared snakes in the United States and with good reason. A bite from this Southwestern viper can cause massive tissue damage, bleeding and...

The anaconda of South America is legendary for its size and ferocity and with good reason. A full grown anaconda could actually kill a man with little effort. Would you know what an anaconda...

The deadly gaboon viper of Africa is one of the most beautiful snakes on the planet. It also is a master of staying hidden due to coloration and its slow nature. Due to this, the gaboon viper...

The black mamba is without a doubt the most feared and fabled snake in the world. No other snake has more mythical talents and ferocity attributed to them. The black mamba is one of the few...

The Cottonmouth Water Moccasin is a semi-aquatic snake that resides in swamps and lakes of the southern United States. The bite of a water moccasin is highly toxic and can cause severe tissue...