The four types of venomous snakes native to Kansas all share the same distinctive physical feature, a heat-sensitive pit in ...

Intrigued by this “unusual” change in color, researchers caught several snakes, took a closer look at them, tested their DNA and realized they’d discovered a new species: Trimeresurus cryptographicus, ...

Cryptic green pit vipers have “long” and “thin” bodies, reaching about 24 inches in length, the study said. Their “triangular” heads have “large” eyes and a “flattened” snout.

Spiny bush vipers are fascinating to look at but incredibly dangerous. Here's more about where they live, how they hunt and ...