The horned adder has small horn-like scales above its eyes that help break up its outline in sandy environments. Africa is home to hundreds of snake species, but only a small percentage are ...

The World Health Organization estimates that as many as 5.4 million people are bitten by snakes each year. Snakebite injuries leave around 400,000 people permanently disabled or disfigured. Between 80 ...

Just hearing the words “death adder” can send chills down your spine. A creature with a name like that doesn't sound like one ...

Black Mambas, Africa’s fastest and most feared snakes, can be a key player into tracking pollution, while at the same time keeping ecosystems healthy. New research from the University of the ...

The boomslang and the black mamba are among the most dangerous snakes native to sub-Saharan Africa, yet they are strikingly different in behaviour, appearance, and venom composition. While both are ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. South Africa’s native reptiles and amphibians, including threatened species, are being illegally captured and exported for the global pet trade. A ...