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

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, ...

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 ...

When it comes to problematic prey, snakes are one of the most challenging. They seldom stay still and allow themselves to be eaten; in fact, many of them fight back. When venomous snakes fight back, ...