Snakes have adapted to climb trees, leap across hot sand, and even swim through water — all without arms or legs. What’s their secret? Mike Bock This corn snake, shown here at the Smithsonian's ...

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The sidewinder rattlesnake, the fastest snake on earth, is a natural marvel. Unlike most other snakes that travel forward in ...

Around the globe, when humans come into contact with snakes, the first instinct is often to kill them — regardless of the ecological impact. Why it matters: Arizona is the natural habitat for dozens ...