A study analyzed 503 documented cases of serpent cannibalism and found that the behavior can be seen in different snakes across the world in different contexts, whether between mates, siblings, or ...

Certain snake species, including the hognose snake, employ thanatosis, or death-feigning, as a defensive behavior. When threatened, the snake may roll onto its back, open its mouth, and remain ...

A review of over 500 reports of cannibalistic behavior in snakes finds it's appeared multiple times in different evolutionary lineages, leading researchers to hypothesize it's beneficial for snakes ...

The black mamba is one of Africa’s most feared snakes due to its speed, defensive behavior, and highly potent neurotoxic ...