3-foot-long river creature with ‘sharp’ teeth discovered as new species in Vietnam
During their surveys, the team found several unfamiliar-looking brown eels, the study said. They took a closer look at the ...
Snake lovers want to keep deadly serpents at their homes, businesses, despite SC concerns
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 ...
Venomous 1-foot-long creature found lurking on road in Venezuela. It’s a new species
During their surveys, the team found several unfamiliar-looking snakes. Intrigued, they took a closer look at the animals, tested their DNA and soon realized they’d discovered a new species: Tantilla ...
Blue-boned amphibians and sharp-toothed river creatures: See new species discoveries
Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet. Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses. Learn more ...
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Snakes: Facts about one of the most iconic creatures in animal hiss-tory
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 — some ...
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Alabama has six venomous snakes. Where they are found in the state, and what to watch for
The copperhead and cottonmouth snake species are common to Alabama but how many more are there and what are their habitats?
3-foot-long river creature with ‘large’ teeth found in Vietnam. It’s a new species
Researchers said they named the new species “cuulongensis” after the Vietnamese name “cửu long,” which means “nine dragons” ...
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Dozens of mystery snake-like creatures swim in Thai river
Dozens of mystery snake-like creatures were seen swimming in a river in Thailand. Footage shows the animals of unknown species gliding underwater as they seemed to gather in the mangrove-lined spot in ...
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Hiss-tory rewritten: Ireland’s growing fascination with snakes
Historically, snakes have gotten a bad rap, but there’s a lot to love about these fascinating creatures, writes Jonathan ...
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SC snakes are back in the Lowcountry. Here’s a guide on which are venomous
According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), snakes are most active from April to October, but ...
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Alabama has six venomous snakes. Where they are found in the state, and what to watch for
As the weather warms and animals emerge from their winter slumber, one creature making a particularly deadly return is the snake. Alabama is home to six venomous snake species, making it even more ...