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Meet the dragon snake: The rare reptile that looks straight out of a fantasy film

August 05, 2026 12:30 pm

What makes this snake so unique is the raised, bumpy scales running down its back

Floods in China free nearly 900 snakes from breeding farm; viral videos alarm netizens

July 08, 2026 12:19 pm

Videos circulating on Chinese social media appeared to show snakes swimming through floodwaters, prompting warnings for residents of surrounding villages to remain indoors.

Why some snakes show up in the same spot every year

April 30, 2026 5:37 pm

Removing the snake from your property alone isn’t enough. It’s crucial to address the root causes that attracted the snake in the first place.

10 deadly snakes in India you should never take lightly

May 02, 2026 5:48 am

From the infamous “Big Four” to lesser-known killers, these snakes are among India’s most dangerous reptiles.

Raj Shamani wraps Burmese python around his neck in his podcast’s 500th episode: ‘I would have been crushed’

April 25, 2026 5:56 pm

The Burmese python was brought in by American wildlife explorer and conservationist Paul Rosolie, known for his work in the Amazon rainforest and his efforts to protect endangered species.

A simple night-time habit to prevent snake bites: Romulus and Zai Whitaker share practical advice

April 12, 2026 6:36 pm

Herpetologists Romulus and Zai Whitaker answer questions and share life-saving tips during a session centred on their new work, 'The Book of Indian Snakes'.

5 non-venomous snakes in India that actually protect the environment

March 17, 2026 6:12 pm

Every year, many non-venomous snakes are killed just because people can’t tell them apart from dangerous ones.

‘Ichchadhari Naagin’ rumours grip UP village after 20-year-old vanishes overnight ‘leaving 5-ft-long snake skin’

February 12, 2026 12:41 pm

The incident unfolded in Singanpur village, where a 20-year-old woman went to bed on Sunday night and was nowhere to be found by morning.

Learn how large constrictors, bites, and hygiene risks can pose a threat—even without venom

Can a non-venomous snake be dangerous to humans?

October 16, 2025 6:11 pm

According to Encyclopædia Britannica, most snake species are non-venomous; over 70% of the 3,700+ known snake species fall into this category

Meet the snake that pretends to be an insect to catch prey

October 11, 2025 11:38 am

Although locals had long spoken about a snake with a “spider tail,” scientists only formally described the species in 2006 after studying museum specimens and eventually finding living snakes in Iran’s Zagros Mountains.