Scientists at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland have shown that the simple zig-zag pattern on the back of the European viper serves three different purposes; it helps it avoid detection; warns ...

A 6-year-old boy from Belgium has been hospitalized after being bitten by one of the most venomous snake species in Europe. The boy was on vacation with his family in Croatia when he was bitten by a ...

On a naturally snake-free island in northern Germany, rumors of snake sightings have swirled for decades, but scientists never took them seriously — until now. One resident’s chance encounter and ...

Vipers are venomous snakes that belong to the scientific family Viperidae, which includes hundreds of species spread across multiple continents. Known for its potent viper venom, retractable fangs and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Grass snakes are among the most common snake species in Germany. However, they are increasingly struggling to find suitable ...

A resident photographed a venomous snake on Sylt, the first confirmed record of the species on a naturally snake-free island, a study said. Google Street View March ...