The eyelash vipers were all previously thought to be part of a single species, but research into the snakes kicked off after a scientist was bitten by one in 2013, according to a new paper in the ...

Last week, I answered a question about coral snakes. In this column, I discuss the largest group of venomous snakes found in the Southeast — pit vipers. The Southeast is home to copperheads ...

The snakes are similar to other forest-dwelling pit vipers, including in the shape of the male genitalia. Male snakes have what is called a hemipenis, the male reproductive organ that is stored in ...

Last week, I answered a question about coral snakes. In this column, I discuss the largest group of venomous snakes found in the Southeast — pit vipers. The Southeast is home to copperheads ...