At first glance, the coral snake vs. king snake distinction can seem borderline impossible. But these two reptiles are worlds apart in terms of how they live, hunt and defend themselves.

From the corn snake's reddish-brown scales to the scarlet snake's coral snake mimicry, orange hues in snakes serve a variety of survival purposes. Thi ...

In late 2018, Florida news outlets reported a troubling rash of reptilian attacks by venomous snakes in a surprisingly short time span: Four people sustained coral snake bites in just two weeks.

A coral snake and diamondback rattlesnake were found hiding among debris, officials say Bailey Richards is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023 and interned with ...

In late 2018, Florida news outlets reported a troubling rash of reptilian attacks by venomous snakes in a surprisingly short time span: Four people sustained coral snake bites in just two weeks. In ...

An orange snake stands out with its striking hues and unique patterns, making it one of the most beautiful reptiles in the wild. From forest floors to deserts, these snakes use their bright coloring ...

Alamy Brown tree snakes will readily eat animals that are already dead – an unusual habit for snakes, which mostly only eat ...

I couldn’t identify the snake off of the top of my head, but I knew there was a group of snakes in my Costa Rica reptiles book with rounded heads that were harmless. That being said, snakes with ...

Two were spotted in debris piles on Oct. 24, according to Martin County Animal Control Officer Amanda Heffron: A 4-foot-long coral snake was found near a large debris pile in Port Salerno A 1½ ...