Island rattlesnakes evolved simpler venoms, not more complex ones, challenging long-held beliefs about evolution and survival ...

Many snake species have adapted to a burrowing lifestyle, using their digging skills for protection, temperature regulation, ...

He’s the state’s a go-to guy for snake questions, and at this time of year, most of those questions center on two topics: ...

Lots of snakes can detect heat, but only three families evolved true infrared targeting. Meet the most iconic predator from ...

They’re common in warmer, open spaces across Colorado and are fascinating to watch—if you can keep up. The Western Hognose Snake is easy to recognize by its upturned snout, which looks a lot like a ...

Mason Lee, senior project coordinator for the Biodiversity Institute, shows local K-6 students a Western hognose snake in ... tools to safely catch toy snakes and lizards. Students also took a field ...

One of the snake facts to keep an eye out for. However, there are still certain exceptions. If you encounter a snake, it’s best to stay away. Snake venom is deadly saliva that contains toxins ...

If a clearly identified venomous snake is in an area where it represents a danger to people or pets, visit ...

But they'll also eat rats, mice, lizards and turtle eggs.” Nonvenomous snakes such as scarlet kingsnake, eastern hognose and water snake species are frequently confused with their venomous ...

Animals visiting this Saturday have not been announced as of press time; however, past animal ambassadors have included Wilbur, the plains hognose snake, Roxy, a western box turtle, Sally, a tiger ...