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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.

Golden Lancehead are extremely venomous Pit Vipers. (Freepik)

These islands have the deadliest snakes on Earth

October 03, 2025 5:08 pm

Brazil's snake island is home to thousands of venomous snakes, especially to the critically endangered golden lancehead viper while China's Shedao island harbours more than 20,000 pit vipers.

Meet 'Rinkhal' snake, the only non-cobra that spits venom and fakes its death

September 20, 2025 11:30 am

The rinkhal is a unique snake from Southern Africa that has mastered two incredible defensive tactics.

Curious about who wins in a fight between a cat and a snake?

In a cats vs snakes fighting match, you'll be surprised to know who wins

August 25, 2025 2:27 pm

Cats are natural hunters, built for speed and precision. When a snake is on the scene, most cats don’t back down; they get very interested

Child grabs snake with bare hands in viral video, leaves the Internet divided: ‘Close relationship with Yamraaj’

August 21, 2025 3:54 pm

Armed with a snake-catching stick, the child carefully pins down the reptile’s head before gripping it with his bare hand.

Discover comprehensive details about the Dubois’ seasnake

Meet the most venomous marine snake

August 12, 2025 1:46 pm

These snakes are commonly found in reef flats, and along sandy or silty seabeds often blanketed with seaweed, corals, and sponges. These environments not only give them great camouflage but also provide perfect hunting grounds.