A study analyzed 503 documented cases of serpent cannibalism and found that the behavior can be seen in different snakes across the world in different contexts, whether between mates, siblings, or ...

The black mamba is one of Africa’s most feared snakes due to its speed, defensive behavior, and highly potent neurotoxic ...

Certain snake species, including the hognose snake, employ thanatosis, or death-feigning, as a defensive behavior. When threatened, the snake may roll onto its back, open its mouth, and remain ...