Foreword / Richard Shine -- Introduction -- The biology of boas and pythons: a retrospective look to the future / Robert W. Henderson and Robert Powell -- Ecology, natural history, and evolution -- ...

Lots of snakes can detect heat, but only three families evolved true infrared targeting. Meet the most iconic predator from each. It’s partly true that some snakes are blind. A good example is the ...

Not all pythons belong to one homogeneous group. Modern classification of snakes places the family Pythonidae under numerous genera determined by phylogenetic lineage, physical features, genetic data ...

Beyond their scales and fangs, some snakes possess surprisingly beautiful eyes. Species like the green tree python, eyelash ...

A beautiful Dumeril's boa (Acrantophis dumerili), coiled on a large branch. A non-venomous snake endemic to Madagascar© Craig Cordier/Shutterstock.com Most snakes lay eggs as part of the reproductive ...

Contrary to common assumptions, many snakes thrive in trees, not just on the ground. This article highlights five arboreal ...