New species of Amazon anaconda, world's largest snake, discovered
It was thought that there was only one species of green anaconda in the wild, but the scientific journal Diversity this month revealed that the new "northern green anaconda" belonged to a new species.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Study shows how snakes got an evolutionary leg up on the competition
Snakes experienced a burst of innovation early in their history and have evolved at a rate perhaps three to five times faster than lizard.
Fri Feb 23 2024
New species of cobra-like snake discovered - but it may already be extinct
The possible relationship between venom spitting and our early ancestors is a reminder that we are part of the Earth's ecosystem.
Sun Oct 08 2023
Pythons on your porch? Call Myanmar's 'Snake Princess'
The team Shwe Metta has rescued around 200 snakes last year from around Yangon.
Sun May 14 2023
22 ular dari KL dirampas di Lapangan Terbang Chennai berstatus 'check in baggage'
Sebanyak 22 ekor ular ditemui dalam bagasi berdaftar di Lapangan Terbang Chennai, India melalui penerbangan dari Kuala Lumpur, Jumaat lalu disahkan diseludup keluar serta berstatus 'check in baggage'.
Wed May 03 2023
Snakes, lizards and desserts meet in Malaysia's first reptile cafe
Customers can enjoy a hot cuppa and observe or interact with the cafe's resident reptiles at the wildlife-friendly cafe.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Cobra killed after receiving bite from boy in central India
Officials said the boy appeared to have received "a dry bite and the snake didn't release any venom," which saved his life.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Melaka lass on mission to change public perception of snakes
When a snake enters the home it's normally because its habitat, like the jungle, has been destroyed by humans, Qurratu A'in says.
Sat Jul 23 2022
Russian missiles kill 17 near Odesa after Ukraine retakes Snake Island
Russian missiles hit an apartment building and a resort near Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Russia abandons Snake Island in strategic victory for Ukraine
Russia describes it as a "gesture of goodwill" that shows Moscow is not obstructing United Nations efforts to open a humanitarian corridor.
Thu Jun 30 2022
Snake on plane: CAAM to ensure proper risk mitigation - Wee
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) will continue to monitor airline management operations to ensure all risks are mitigated correctly and accordingly.
Sat Feb 12 2022
Oh no! That's a real snake on a plane!
After an AirAsia flight from Kuala Lumpur was diverted from Tawau, Sabah to Kuching, Sarawak on Friday, many took to social media to voice their concerns over the incident.
Sat Feb 12 2022
AirAsia flight diverted after snake spotted onboard
An AirAsia flight en route to Tawau from Kuala Lumpur on Thursday (yesterday) was diverted to Kuching after a snake was spotted onboard.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Cuban children with disabilities pet jaguars and snakes for therapy
The therapy program has proven a rare bright spot for children with Down's syndrome, autism and other special needs.
Mon Jan 31 2022
Brazilian viper venom may become tool in fight against coronavirus, study shows
A molecule in the venom of a type of snake inhibited coronavirus reproduction in monkey cells, a possible first step toward a drug to combat the virus.
Wed Sep 01 2021