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

There are around 4,000 species of snakes in the world, and they come in all sizes, from tiny blind snakes to some of the biggest and most powerful snakes around — the anacondas. Anacondas are some of ...

Cannibalism in snakes has usually appeared as a footnote rather than a focus. It shows up in old field notebooks, brief case reports, or unexpected moments in captivity. Taken on its own, each record ...

How big they are: Can range from 4 inches (10 centimeters) to over 30 feet (9 meters) There are about 4,000 different snake species in the world today. They occupy a wide range of habitats — some ...