King cobras are the world's longest venomous snakes. So, imagine seeing one a few feet away as you embark on a train in India ...

King cobras are turning up on trains in India, and scientists now believe railways may be quietly moving these vulnerable snakes into unfamiliar habitats, raising new conservation and safety concerns.

Snakes occupy a special niche in the mythological and cultural heritage of India, representing spirituality, rebirth, and power in different traditions. The country's variety and unpredictability of ...

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

Snakes are very rarely considered mobile animals, let alone moving over great distances. However, mobility allows many species of snakes to hunt for food, find a mate, avoid persecution, and become ...