In the diverse world of reptiles, snakes are the most feared of all. They occupy a chilling yet fascinating place. Often heard in mythology, feared in reality and misunderstood in science, these ...

The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is hosting its annual World Snake Day event where visitors can learn about snakes, touch them and take part in fun, snake-related activities. "It's to bring ...

Serpents get a bad rap. Their lore, both mythological and pop cultural, can engender fear and hatred of snakes. Unfairly, experts say, humans go after the harmless, slithery rat exterminator in the ...