Rattlesnakes are emerging from winter dens. Here are some of the most widely held misconceptions of one of the most common venomous snakes in the U.S.

In our five-day unit plan, students will investigate deeper into the world of snakes, exploring their shared traits, species ...

Consider the biological and social implications of humans having the ability to shed their skin like a snake. President ...

Michigan is home to 18 species of snakes, only one of which is venomous, and four that have been declared endangered, ...

Scientists have created a broadly effective antivenom using the blood of a Wisconsin man who has spent years exposing himself ...

After Michigan's snakes hibernate and endure the cold months, they emerge from hibernation in spring, Huron-Clinton ...

If you're hiking in the Smokies this season, keep an eye (and an ear) out for snakes, particularly these venomous ones.

Consider the biological and social implications of humans having the ability to shed their skin like a snake.

Corn snakes are famous for their dazzling colors and intricate patterns, yet the genetic basis of their variations has long ...

the melanin in their skin snags and sequesters the environmental toxins before they can harm the animal. The snakes slough off the toxins every time they shed their skins. Another tale of rapid ...

So, they shed their skin, but it comes off in small, flaky patches, not in one piece as is common in snakes. How Much Can Tortoises Actually Feel Through Their Shells? A tortoise’s spine is connected ...

This common childhood illness got its name because it was the fifth disease on a historical list of six common skin rash illnesses in children. After a few days of these symptoms, your child may ...