However, like many species that rely on specific habitats, rough earth snakes can be affected by habitat destruction. The loss of forested habitats and overdevelopment in suburban areas could pose ...

Among the number of snakes you’re likely to come across near your homes, three arguably stand out for their danger and proximity to human habitats. Known as one of the world’s most venomous ...

Today the main threats to eastern indigos are habitat destruction and degradation, as urban development creeps more and more into natural areas. Because a single eastern indigo snake can inhabit a ...

With this critical habitat designation, federal agencies must consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service when their actions may result in damage to or destruction of the snakes’ habitat. Both snakes ...

A man described feeling “the shudders” as more than 100 venomous red-bellied black snakes were removed from a pile of mulch in his Sydney backyard ...

Rainbow snake populations are vulnerable to habitat destruction and pollution, particularly in areas where there are threats to freshwater ecosystems. While not as well-known as other species ...

Here are two snake species with confirmed cases of man-eating behavior. While these instances are rare and often result from human encroachment on natural habitats, they serve as a sobering ...

Radiated and spider tortoises are critically endangered in Madagascar because of habitat destruction and poaching. They are eaten, but also illegally trafficked to be sold as pets because of the ...

The world's longest venomous snake, called the king cobra ... ones with limited habitats and ongoing threats from habitat destruction, hunting, and human-wildlife conflict. For example, the ...

In areas where the snake is prevalent ... human activities such as habitat destruction and persecution pose threats to its population. Conservation efforts and education about coexistence are ...