Snakes
How the devilish water snake, Erpeton tentaculatum, frightens its prey right into its mouth - in less than 0.02 seconds
South-East Asia's tentacled snake Erpeton tentaculatum must be a frightening sight - for fish
How do snakes mate? A guide to snake sex
Ever wondered how snakes mate? Romulus Whitaker and Janaki Lenin explain
Tentacled snake: meet the super-hunter that catches its prey in under 30 milliseconds
Nick Baker, the popular naturalist, author and TV presenter reveals a secret realm of overlooked wildlife
Are there snakes in the Arctic?
Yes there is a snake that can live in the Arctic Circle says Jules Howard, thanks to special adaptions
What do snakes eat?
Tony Phelps takes a look at the diet of snakes
10 deadliest snakes in the world: meet the world's most venomous snakes and their lethal bite
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...
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
How do snakes move?
They might lack arms and legs, but snakes are surprisingly mobile.
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
How king cobras build their nests
Romulus Whitaker explains why and how the impressive king cobra snake build their nests
What's the smallest snake in the world?
Stuart Blackman goes in search of the smallest snake in the world.
What is the longest snake in the world?
A familiar snake species to zoo visitors, the reticulated python is a very impressive reptile and on record as the world’s longest snake.
Snakes of the British Isles: how many are native, which are venomous, and how to identify
Meet the native and non-native snakes of the UK and the British Isles, and find out why there aren't any snakes in Ireland.
A new Everglades contest has begun: cat versus snake
Bobcat predating Burmese python eggs is a significant first and could benefit Florida’s native wildlife.
Adder guide: how to identify, what they eat and how to avoid being bitten
The adder is the UK's only native venomous snake, and is actually the smallest snake species found here. Adders are more likely to flee than attack, unless they are stepped on or feel very threatened.
How do boa constrictors eat and breathe at the same time?
New study reveals how these heavy-bodied snakes consume prey while inhaling and exhaling.
24 of the new species discovered in 2021
Discover some of the new species around the world that have been recently discovered by scientists, from a tiny chameleon to a spider named after Greta Thunberg
British wildlife in July
With verdant hedgerows, the hum of insects, warmer days and milder nights, summer is in full swing.
Blue racer snake guide: how to identify, are they venomous, and where they're found
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.
Smooth snake guide: how to identify, and why they are rare in the UK
In our expert smooth snake guide, learn about the UK's rarest reptile, what's caused its population decline, and where it can be found.
Grass snake guide: species facts, how to identify, and where to see
Discover fantastic facts about Britain's largest native terrestrial reptile in our expert guide by PhD student Steve Allain.
Adders could be facing a risk of extinction across Britain
Data from a long-running citizen science project shows that 90% of adder populations are in decline.