A rare and venomous snake was found inside a home in southern India earlier this month, wildlife officials said. The albino cobra, measuring five feet long, slithered into the house during a spell of ...

The scientific name of the snake is Serpentes. Learn about the snake classification (Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Suborder) and key species.

Snakebites are a major health issue in India, but accurate data has been lacking. New research details venom amounts from the “big four” snakes, finding significant variation based on species, age, ...

The king cobra is far more than just another cobra—it's in a class of its own. Renowned for its imposing hood and venomous bite, this snake stands out as one of the most extraordinary in the reptile ...

Mumbai: Following the crocodile trail, Byculla’s Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo is set to introduce a new reptile house featuring 13 species, including the Indian cobra, rock python, and ...

Thousands of deaths could occur every year in India due to people using dangerous herbal remedies for snake bites. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about five million snakebites occur ...

A woman who used a cobra to scare people into giving her money is being pursued by police in India. The Times of India reported that the woman visited houses in Tambaram, a suburb of Chennai in Tamil ...

A toddler in India proved he's not the one to be messed with, reportedly biting a cobra to death after the snake wrapped around his hand. According to local reports, the one-year-old, identified as ...

After a cobra was discovered in the Indian city of Haridwar, the animal had to be captured. But the snake fought back. A ...

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Rudolf Erasmus had four passengers on board the light aircraft during the flight when he felt “something cold” slide across his lower back. In this Dec. 18, 2015 file photo provided by the Wildlife ...

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