Scientists undertook the first comprehensive assessment of how often snakes eat their own, uncovering reports of the behavior ...

Cannibalism in snakes has usually appeared as a footnote rather than a focus. It shows up in old field notebooks, brief case ...

Hungry snake caught swallowing another, even bigger snake headfirst. Many species of snakes are capable of swallowing prey much larger than themselves, such as deer, cows and even humans. However, ...

If you think that dogs chasing their own tails are fascinating, the snake in this YouTube video clip will blow your mind! It features a speckled kingsnake that has swallowed its own tail. What’s more, ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

For snakes at supper, more is more. They’re nature’s binge eaters, capable of swallowing and digesting things so large it really appears to defy physics – but their time in between meals is equally ...

The king cobra holds the record as the longest venomous snake, at 18.7 feet long. As apex predators, they prey on other snakes, shaping local ecosystems and venomous-snake populations. Read on to ...