The European viper, also known as the common adder, is a venomous snake found across much of Europe. Recognizable by its distinct scales and sharp eyes, it plays a vital role in controlling small ...

Many people fear snakes in South Africa, but most are harmless. Nick Evans, a professional rescuer, discusses common myths and the truth about local snakes ...

AS World Snakebite Awareness Day this Friday approaches, Tanzanians have been urged to exercise extreme caution against the ...

Snakebites, spider bites, and scorpion stings remain a significant public health threat, particularly in rural communities ...

The NHLS has resumed antivenom production, releasing its first batch to address the urgent need for effective treatments ...

Come join us on Thursday 22nd January on Kinder Scout for a fun day of planting Sphagnum Moss to help restore the local ecosystem!

Come join us on Fri 14th November in Goyt Valley, Derbyshire for a fun day of planting Sphagnum Moss to help restore the local ecosystem!

A lack of understanding of something generally leads to people fearing it, and snakes are no exception. Falsehoods about these reptiles haven’t helped. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and most ...

While most snakes lay eggs, some fascinating species give birth to live young. Discover these rare reptiles that bypass eggs, ...

For the more than 242 million years that lizards and snakes appear in the fossil record, they show up mostly as pieces of ...

Snakes often enter homes seeking food, shelter, or water, not randomly invading. Rodents, cluttered spaces, and small openings invite them inside. Sealing food, removing debris, and fixing gaps in ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the southern hognose snake as a threatened species. Habitat loss, road mortality, and non-native species are the primary threats to the snake's ...