Tri-color hognose snake (Lystrophis pulcher). Image via Depositphotos. Before delving into its size, let’s unravel the background of the Western Hognose Snake. Known scientifically as Heterodon ...

One of the pickup driver’s co-workers stopped at the scene and was able to give investigators information about his identity, Washington State Patrol Trooper Sarah Clasen told the Tri-City Herald.

The snake is “parrot green” in color on its back, with a thick black line down the side of its face fading into its body, researchers said. Below the black line is yellowish color fading to ...

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A man described feeling “the shudders” as more than 100 venomous red-bellied black snakes were removed from a pile of mulch in his Sydney backyard.

Two species of snakes, the green tree python and the Kapuas mud snake, exhibit fascinating color-changing abilities to adapt to their environments. The green tree python transitions from red or ...

Ringneck Snake Small, non-venomous, orange ring around neck, nocturnal, shy, mild venom harmless to humans. Hognose Snake Stocky ... Rosy Boa Small (3 feet), light-colored, pink/salmon stripes ...

Wednesday marked the start of the Year of the Snake, one of 12 animals in the Chinese ... before sticking the incense into elaborate gold-colored pots, the smoke rising from the burning tips.

What is unusual in this case is the fact that someone witnessed the collective birth of dozens of snakes. “It’s never really been seen,” said Kerewaro. “It’s pretty bizarre.” One of ...

SYDNEY, Australia (CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A massive den of venomous snakes was discovered after a couple noticed snakes disappearing into and out of a mulch pile in their backyard. A Sydney ...