Across the globe, species like the blue coral snake, San Francisco garter snake, and king cobra showcase vivid colors, intricate patterns, and unique behaviors. These reptiles hold symbolic ...

Three new species of king cobras have recently been identified, and the Field Museum’s collection has been harboring one of ...

The king cobra is hailed as one of the smartest snakes due to its advanced hunting strategies, memory, nest protection, and adaptability. Found in Southeast Asia, it preys on other snakes and ...

"There's just a lot we don't know, and this is sort of the first step in getting a better grasp on what this biodiversity ...

Snakes are admired for their beauty and significance in ecosystems. Across the globe, species like the blue coral snake, San ...

The world of venomous snakes rarely lacks excitement, but one of the most captivating hypothetical showdowns is between the king cobra and rattlesnake. Both are formidable predators, armed with potent ...

A highly venomous Mozambique spitting cobra was found hiding inside a toilet bowl at the Masorini Picnic Site in Kruger National Park, according to a statement by South African National Parks ...

Scientists have developed a new method to monitor the elusive eastern indigo snake, the longest native snake in the United States. This innovative approach looks for traces of environmental DNA in ...

Researchers used the Field Museum's snake collection to help discover that what they thought was one species making up king ...

The iconic hood of the king cobra is not just skin but an extension of rib bones and muscles. When threatened, the snake spreads its ribs and flares the hood to appear larger and more intimidating to ...

In order to demystify them, keepers will also share fun facts about these reptiles, such as how the king cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world, while the cave racer has the ability to ...