Snakes
At 10m long this snake is not only the world's longest and heaviest, but one of the deadliest too, capable of swallowing a human whole
A familiar snake species to zoo visitors, the reticulated python is a very impressive reptile and on record as the world’s longest snake.
It's 2m long, blue and incredibly beautiful – the mysterious snake from North America that rattles its tail like a rattlesnake
Blue racer snakes are a stunning blue-grey snake found in parts of Northern America. Learn more about this harmless snake in our expert guide by herper and wildlife biology student Jordan Hill.
It is as long as shipping container, contains enough neurotoxins to kill 20 humans and can swallow prey whole
All you need to know about one of the world's most venomous snakes, the king cobra
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"Constriction prevents blood from reaching vital organs, including the heart, and that’s why you die…" 5 deadly snakes that can crush and eat people
Being killed and swallowed whole by a snake is the stuff of nightmares, but how likely is it? And what snakes are capable of it?
"The whole process, from bluff to capture, is faster than a human eye can perceive – game over in less than 30 milliseconds." Tentacled snake is stuff of nightmares
Nick Baker, the popular naturalist, author and TV presenter reveals a secret realm of overlooked wildlife
How do snakes mate? Well for a start the male has two penises…
Ever wondered how snakes mate? Romulus Whitaker and Janaki Lenin explain
"The bold green, yellow and black markings make a mesmerising mosaic…" 10 most beautiful, dazzling snakes on the planet
Snakes get a bad rep, but these top 10 species prove they are some of the most enchanting animals in the world
Are there snakes in the freezing Arctic?
Yes there is a snake that can live in the Arctic Circle says Jules Howard, thanks to special adaptions
"This devilish fear-monger will scare you to your very core – if you're a fish..." Why fleeing this wily, deadly water snake is the very worst move a fish can make
South-East Asia's tentacled snake Erpeton tentaculatum must be a frightening sight - for fish
"It's a colossal 3 metres long, weighs 27kg and uses over 100 small, hooked teeth to grab hold of their prey and kill it by constriction
Learn all about the boa constrictor in our expert guide, including where they live and how much they weigh
"It's one of the speediest snakes in the world, capable of moving at 20kph. Its venom affects the nerves and heart, and victims can die very quickly"
All you need to know about one of the world's deadliest snakes - the black mamba
"It’s all very well squeezing the living breath out of your victims before swallowing them whole, but how do you avoid asphyxiating yourself in the process?"
Researchers reveals how these heavy-bodied snakes consume prey while inhaling and exhaling.
9 weirdest snakes on the planet, from one that can fly to one that looks like a spider. There's even a spiky species that looks more like a dragon...
Discover the planet's most bizarre and frankly weird snakes, including one that can glide through the air
"One bite contains enough venom to kill at least 100 adult humans" 13 deadliest, most venomous, snakes on the planet
Snake bites constitute a major cause of animal-related deaths, with the WHO describing it as a “a neglected public health issue”. Here is our list of the deadliest snakes with bites that can kill...
It's nearly 1.5 metres wide and 55cm high and houses one of the longest, most venomous animals in the world
Romulus Whitaker explains why and how the impressive king cobra snake build their nests
Are any snakes poisonous? The answer may surprise you - here's why...
there are only a few poisonous snakes in the world - although there's plenty of venomous
It's the length of a bathtub, can play dead and has a defensive spray that smells of rotten fish – meet Britain's largest snake
Discover fantastic facts about Britain's largest native terrestrial reptile in our expert guide by PhD student Steve Allain.
It's over 2 metres long and has enough venom in one bite to kill 100 adults. Meet one of the deadliest animals on the planet
All you ever wanted to know about the venomous inland taipan, from diet and size to where they live and how they hunt
What's the smallest snake in the world? Clue - it's as thin as a strand of spaghetti
Stuart Blackman goes in search of the smallest snake in the world.
Discover the world of the beautiful, yet much-feared, sea snake: do these venomous serpents deserve their deadly reputation?
All you ever needed to know about the much-feared sea snake
How do snakes move? Despite having no legs snakes are amazingly agile
They might lack arms and legs, but snakes are surprisingly mobile.
What do snakes eat?
Tony Phelps takes a look at the diet of snakes
How do snakes drink water?
A snake doesn’t use his tongue, or mouth, to scoop up water, to drink. Instead they have a a peculiar sponge-like structure in their mouth that works like a sponge. Amy Arthur explains
Where and when to see courting and mating adders
Adder courtship was one of the star turns of Sir David Attenborough's Wild Isles, but there's more to this ritual than you may realise
