Snakes regularly shed skin. This process is called ecdysis. It helps snakes grow. Shedding removes old skin and parasites.

Animal expert helps python suffering from retained eye caps, a common shedding issue that can cause vision problems if left ...

Wildlife rehabber says snakes are often misunderstood and she tries to teach people about the importance of snakes and to ...

Alycia Griffith was once afraid of snakes. Now she has four pet snakes and makes earrings and necklaces from their skin. She sells at craft fairs and Kearney Marketplace.

A python’s stuck eyecaps spark concern in a YouTube video as Jay Brewer attempts to assist during the snake’s delicate ...

Snake owners are discouraged from helping their snakes shed their skin, but one owner did just that, with the snake shedding from head to tail in a matter of minutes. ©Valmedia/Shutterstock.com ...

FWC said this time of year is ideal for holding the Python Challenge because hatchlings are emerging from eggs.

One of the most commonly cited ways to tell if a snake has been on your property is to find its translucent skin. "They shed their skin as they grow, so finding old skin around is a good sign that ...

We collected some of the wildest photos from the Florida Python Challenge, held annually to help conserve native critters.

Avid and amateur hunters alike have the unique opportunity to compete for cash prizes as they work to rid the Everglades of ...

Snake owners are discouraged from helping their snakes shed their skin, but one owner did just that, with the snake shedding from head to tail in a matter of minutes. ©Valmedia/Shutterstock.com ...