A snake catcher from KZN was called by subcontractors working for an internet installation company after seeing a a large ...

A snake handler in the Western Cape shared a nerve-racking video of himself almost getting bitten by a highly venomous and ...

Journey into prehistory as the article explores seven monstrous serpents that once ruled land and sea. From the colossal Titanoboa in ancient Colombia to the transitional form Eophis in England and ...

Scientists have pioneered a groundbreaking method to combat snake venom using newly designed proteins, offering hope for more ...

Swallows live for up to 11 years and start breeding at 2 years of age. They are excellent fliers but often land in large groups on telephone poles etc. At the end of a day, they will fly in ever ...

Animals are all around us. Because of their proximity, many people take for granted how truly dangerous some animals really ...

Traveling with your family through South Africa is an exciting experience, but it’s important to be mindful of potential snake encounters ... rarest in the world, a species so elusive that ...

Scientists Jakob Hallermann and Oliver Hawlitschek made the discovery of this new species, which they named Boaedon broadleyi, or Broadley’s African house snake. The name honors the late Donald ...

For a long time, the king cobra was recognized as the world’s longest venomous snake, a single species with a vast geographic range. However, recent studies have revealed that this perception ...

On Wednesday, Ramaphosa said he hopes the Year of the Snake brings good fortune in terms of the massive trade with China. “We extend our good wishes to the Chinese community in South Africa ...

While mostly harmless, some species face threats due to habitat loss. Their role in natural pest control makes them beneficial to gardeners and farmers. Garter snakes belong to the genus ...

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