They average in size between 5 and 6.5 feet long and are typically found in moist habitats like swamps and lagoons but can also be found in forests, woodlands and grasslands. They are often found in ...

A woman who was bitten on the back steps of her home is being treated for loss of eyesight and neurological problems.

Snakes primarily bite in self-defense, often due to fear, hunger, or stress from poor handling. However, some species, ...

A steady increase in snake bites has been attributed to wet weather and flooding as habitat change puts snakes on the move.

Flying and marine animals are relatively free to follow these shifting niches. Birds and butterflies are two examples. New species arrive regularly in the UK with the warming climate and are generally ...

A man described feeling "the shudders" as more than 100 venomous red-bellied black snakes were removed from a pile of mulch ...

Deserts are home to various snake species that have adapted to survive extreme conditions, from the highly venomous Inland ...

The Lunar New Year is upon us, and Ballarat's Chinese community have brought it in with their signature flair and festivity.

Meet the creatures that fight back with nature's most savage defenses. You'll find no mercy if you tangle with one of these ...

The credit for this is often attributed to Brazilian winger Jairzinho, who performed a knee slide after scoring Brazil 's ...