June 16 (UPI) --Summer is finally here, and humans aren't the only ones enjoying the warm weather -- snakes are slithering out of their dens in search of food, mates and, in some cases, mischief.

The motion of snakes has long fascinated humans: they undulate, they sidewind, they crawl, they even fly. Together with herpetologists, researchers in the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering ...

Snakes, a mysterious group of cold-blooded reptiles, are renowned for their unique features that make them some of the most fascinating creatures in the animal kingdom. With over 3,000 species, snakes ...

Rattlesnakes are common in Arizona, especially from March to October. Rattlesnakes are venomous and should be treated with caution. Most bites are not fatal with prompt medical treatment. The Mojave ...

The motion of snakes has long fascinated humans: they undulate, they sidewind, they crawl, they even fly. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Together with herpetologists ...

Scientists have described a particular movement observed mostly in young, teenaged anacondas, called an S-start. A mathematical framework shows that young anacondas, as opposed to babies and adults, ...