New species of snake found hiding in cloud forests
The new snake species is found on the slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes, between 1,600 and 13,000 feet above sea level.
Ancient Egyptian healthcare was "advanced and successful," say experts
Healthcare in ancient Egypt was universally available to men, women and children from all levels of society.
Black mambas discovered in four homes in one "terrifying" day
The day included one particularly difficult catch when a "fired up" mamba made a break for it, from its hiding place behind a washing machine.
One of world's deadliest snakes found hiding in toddler's underwear drawer
The snake catcher said: "She put folded clothes containing the world's 2nd most venomous snake into her son's drawers."
Woman bitten in her bed by deadly snake left in serious condition
The victim was bitten by an eastern brown, which has a highly toxic venom that can kill a person in minutes.
Couple discover rare red-eyed snake lurking nearby during lunch
Experts issued an unusual warning to the couple, imploring them not to share their location with "unscrupulous people."
Scientists discover snake venom that may help with high blood pressure
"Venoms never cease to surprise us," researcher Alexandre Tashima said. "A great deal remains to be studied in these toxins."
Stunning video shows "menacing" 40-pound boa constrictor snake captured
Boa constrictors, like the one captured in Miami-Dade County, are not illegal to own in Florida despite being invasive species.
Man with hangover stumbles into kitchen, greeted by huge python
"It took me a moment to process," the man who found the snake told Newsweek.
Male sea snakes evolved big eyes to ogle at females
Female sea snakes evolved to get larger than their male counterparts, and males developed bigger eyes to track down a potential mate.
Teen woken by 6ft python slithering over his body
"It was enough to wake them up, better than a coffee," snake catcher Drew Godfrey told Newsweek.
Man finds deadly snake on car dashboard: "Shocked"
"How is this for a car alarm sssystem!" snake catcher Cody told Newsweek.
"Uncommon" surge in deadly sea snake sightings puts coast on alert
Experts believe severe winds may have displaced the venomous sea snakes, causing them to wash ashore.
Huge cobra suddenly attacks tee on golf course
The snake, a cape cobra, is considered to be one of the deadliest in existence.
"Holy grail" moment 8ft snake—one of world's deadliest—caught at college
"I made sure I had the snake at full arm's reach the second I grabbed it," the Australian snake-catcher told Newsweek.
Backpacker aged 25 killed by suspected deadly brown snake bite
"The Eastern brown snake is one of the world's most venomous snakes," an expert in serpents told Newsweek.
Ancient Egyptian tomb discovered with magic spells against snake bites
The "richly decorated" tomb belongs to a royal scribe who lived around 2,500 years ago during a turbulent period in ancient Egyptian history.
"Rare" footage of crow attacking snake captured by shocked bystanders
An Australian snake catcher had to step in to save the reptile after it was spotted being attacked by crows next to a busy highway.
Albino python that terrorized trailer park for six months captured
The 8-foot snake was discovered hiding out underneath one of the residences at the Oklahoma City trailer park.
Snake terrorizes family in Massachusetts then vanishes: "House of fear"
The bright orange snake has been slithering through the family home's walls, but has evaded capture.
Cannibalistic snake devours fellow black-headed python alive
Pictures show the python in the middle of swallowing the other snake whole.
Scroll reveals ancient Egyptians' venomous snake problem
A study of an ancient manuscript containing details of various snakes has revealed that the country had more venomous serpents than previously thought.
Dog bitten by "dangerously venomous" snake in own backyard
"The dog bit the snake in half but [she] was still alive when I got there," Steve Brown told Newsweek. "Fingers crossed the dog pulls through."
Deadly snake lurks out of public toilet: "Thing of nightmares"
"[My husband] bolted back out the door as white as a ghost, running to the car yelling, 'There's a snake,'" Dolly Miller said.
Pet python bites owner after mistaking her for a rat: "Still love her"
"It felt similar to a cat bite," the owner told Newsweek.
Cat-eating albino python terrorizes trailer park
The 13-foot-long reticulated python is thought to have been on the loose in the park for up to five months, eating many of the local cats for sustenance.
Boa constrictor snake found behind coffee machine at local bar
Boa constrictors are a large species of snake that can grow more than 13 feet long and weigh over 100 pounds when fully grown.
Large python in Wisconsin pond shocks fisherman: "This is crazy"
The python was estimated to be about 4 feet long and was hiding in a muskrat hole when it was captured.
Long snake slithers over porch railing outside home in terrifying CCTV clip
The dramatic footage was captured outside a home in North Carolina and does not make for pleasant viewing.
Horror as "large" venomous snake found hiding under child's toy in backyard
The catcher relocated eight red-bellied snakes in two days.