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

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

Snakes, often feared, play crucial ecological roles, controlling pests and balancing ecosystems. Evolving from legged lizards ...

Alycia Griffith was once afraid of snakes. Now she has four pet snakes and makes earrings and necklaces from their skin. She ...

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

The non-native snakes are overrunning Florida and must be eliminated. Fashion designers are determined to make sure their ...

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

Snakes are a misunderstood and feared lot though 75% of them found in India are non-venomous. On World Snake Day, paying ...

The non-native snakes are overrunning Florida and must be eliminated. Fashion designers are determined to make sure their ...

Resident Amanda Rossman wasn't expecting to cross paths with a copperhead while letting her dog out before bedtime.

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

Snakes are an important part of the ecosystem. World Snake Day is observed on July 16 every year to raise awareness about the ...