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 ...

Snakes shed their skin multiple times per year. This is done for the growth and health of the snake. It is a time when snakes are most vulnerable and tend to hide away from the world while their old ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...