The Bushmaster Is the Longest Venomous Snake in the Americas: But Scientists Are Careful About What That Actually MeansThe bushmaster, a formidable pit viper, weaves through the lush undergrowth of South and Central American rainforests. Not only does its im...
22 May, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
How to identify a Timber Rattlesnake: Key features, habitat clues, and moreSpotting timber rattlesnakes demands keen attention to detail. Experts in wildlife suggest against depending solely on one characteristic. ...
22 May, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Forget king cobras, this extinct Greek snake may have been far heavier than living vipersFossilized remains of Laophis crotaloides, an extinct snake species from Greece, suggest it was significantly larger than modern vipers, po...
21 May, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Faking death, tentacle traps, spider tails: Inside the minds of the world's most cunning snakesSnakes are not just scary, they are strategic. Some species use mind games and fake moves to survive. The King Cobra varies hunting tactics...
21 May, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
How to identify if the snake near your pond is a cottonmouth or just a harmless watersnakeMany people mistake snakes for cottonmouths. Experts say to look for specific features. Cottonmouths have stout bodies and dark facial stri...
21 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
She left city life to work in the village, now earns over Rs 1 crore a year from 60,000 venomous snakesQin, a 1995-born woman from Guilin, China, manages a snake farm with over 60,000 venomous reptiles. She took over her father's business aft...
21 May, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Cobra vs Cottonmouth: Why these two snakes are dangerous in completely different waysImagine navigating the wild terrains of Africa or Asia, where cobras lurk with their potent venom that disrupts the nervous system, leading...
20 May, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
A newly found snake species survives predators by disguising its tail as a second headScientists have discovered a new snake species in China's Guangxi region. This tiny snake, named Calamaria incredibilis, has a tail that lo...
18 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Why Do Some Snakes Evolve Simpler Venom Instead of Potent MixturesScientists are rethinking snake venom evolution. Previously, complexity was seen as superior. New research shows snakes simplify venom for ...
16 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
The copperhead snake is almost never lethal but that doesn't mean it isn't dangerousCopperheads are prevalent venomous snakes across the eastern United States. These masters of disguise often bite when threatened, leading t...
13 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Red sand, palm trees, wildlife: This Tamil Nadu desert is the perfect offbeat destination for curious travellersTamil Nadu, renowned for its temples and hills, harbors a surprising red sand desert called Theri Kaadu. Spanning 12,000 acres in Thoothuku...
09 May, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
What Snake Holes in Your Yard Actually Look Like, And Which Ones to Worry AboutSnakes do not dig their own burrows, instead utilizing tunnels made by other animals. Identifying these "borrowed homes" involves looking f...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
NASA pulls plug on $450 million VIPER Rover Mission, eyes new lunar projectsNASA has cancelled its $450 million VIPER mission, citing cost increases, delays, and future risks. Despite this, NASA remains committed to...
18 Jul, 2024, 11.58 PM IST
Where NASA will send its first robotic Moon rover to search for iceVIPER will land near the moon’s south pole, at the western edge of the 45-mile-wide Nobile crater, which formed when something hit the moon.
21 Sep, 2021, 11.17 AM IST
- 31 hactchings of Russel viper found
About 31 hatchings of highly venomous Russell viper along with the mother snake were caught alive by forest department staffs and snake cat...
13 May, 2013, 08.53 PM IST
Russell’s viper, 17 hatchlings found in PondyA Russell’s viper, locally known as Kankadi viriyan, and 17 hatchlings were rescued on Sunday from the drainage pipe of a house in Lawspet....
09 Jul, 2012, 01.55 AM IST
- IBM to launch GenNext data server
'Viper' software would lower the data storage cost by 80%. And it will be globally launched on July 28.
11 Jul, 2006, 02.30 PM IST