These Australian snakes carry a mild ... with red and black bands touching. However, they are now considered separate species. The scarlet king snake can be found under logs and bark in the ...

Science splits the iconic king cobra into four distinct species, reshaping our understanding of venomous snake diversity and ...

For a man in a Blue Mountains town west of Sydney, Australia, he had good reason for leaving the mower in the driveway at the end of December: An extremely dangerous snake was coiled inside.

Snakes rely on their speed and agility to hunt prey and evade predators. The Sidewinder is the fastest snake, reaching up to 18 mph, while the Black Mamba ... found in Australia, is another ...