Unlike anacondas, scrubs don't rely on water; they're all about the trees and rocky outcrops. They're like the rock climbers of the snake world, showing us just how adaptable legless reptiles can be.

Tiny snakes exist, some as small as a few inches. These snakes inhabit diverse ecosystems. They eat insects and play vital ecological roles. The Barbados Threadsnake is the smallest, laying only ...

It’s estimated that around 85% of all snake species in the world are nonvenomous and, for the most part, completely harmless. Many of them serve a beneficial role by keeping vermin populations ...

While you may not want to encounter one on a hike, there's no denying that snakes are magnificent creatures — no matter how big or small they are. But when it comes to the biggest snakes in the world, ...

At almost twice the length of a London bus, this python can justly lay claim to being the world's longest snake. It measures just short of 50ft and weighs an astonishing 70 stone - also a record.

It's also peak breeding time: The males eagerly look for a female to mate with in the areas surrounding the den.

Snakes can grow to colossal sizes, although some reports have long been exaggerated. The largest snakes in the world belong to the python and boa families. Which family contains the biggest depends on ...

There are over 3,000 snake species found around the world, according to National Geographic, that all have their own unique characteristics. The world's longest snake is the reticulated python ...