The African rock python, one of the largest and most powerful snakes on Earth, has a reputation that stretches far beyond its size. Capable of consuming prey as large as impalas, hyenas, and even ...

While most snake species are solitary hunters, a rare and fascinating few engage in cooperative hunting—a remarkable behavior ...

The great snake scourge of the Everglades continues to thrive despite the recent cold snap and Sen. Bill Nelson's giant-snake-killing parties.During a recent sweep, state officials found five African ...

Indian rock python. Python molurus is a non-venomous python species. The heart of the African Rock Python enlarges when it swallows an animal, like a whole gazelle, but later contracts to the normal ...

Tzaneen Voice reported that the bizarre encounter took place in Vuwani, a town located in the northeastern part of South ...

When you think of snakes, you may be most concerned about whether the snake is venomous or not. Rattlesnakes in the United States are very venomous; the Black Mamba is an extremely venomous snake in ...

Footage from South Africa has shown the horrifying moment a python consumed the carcass of an impala on a game reserve. The video, uploaded to YouTube on January 15, has clocked over 22,000 hits. It ...

A photographer on safari in Kenya has captured rare footage showing an enormous python navigating a shallow stream. The footage was captured in the Mara Triangle by Ollie Outram, an associate snake ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The rock python is one of the few snakes that actually care for their eggs. For over 90 days after they’re laid, the mom will stand guard over ...