Summer in the Carolinas means great weather for spending time outdoors, but slithering snakes in your path can be a major disruption to an otherwise fun day. North Carolina is, for better or worse, ...

In corn snakes, certain lineages have red, yellow or pink colours, and their dorsal spots can merge or form stripes. In many animals, skin colouration and its patterns play a crucial role in ...

In many animals, skin colouration and its patterns play a crucial role in camouflage, communication, or thermoregulation. In the corn snake, some morphs display red, yellow, or pink blotches, and ...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A diamondback rattlesnake with a peculiar "pattern mutation" is getting a lot of attention online after the animal was reportedly found in a Scottsdale backyard. Rattlesnake ...

Snakes can be scary because some are venomous, but they can also be really beautiful. Some snakes have bright red colours that make them stand out and catch your attention instantly. Their patterns, ...

Louisiana is home to 48 different species of snakes, but only seven of these species are venomous. Louisiana's venomous snakes include three different species of rattlesnake, two species of coral ...