Snakes don't just slither. They strike, glide, and even fly. You know that scene in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone where Harry accidentally frees a boa constrictor from the zoo? The snake ...

By the time a human brain registers danger, a viper’s strike is already over. Here’s how these snakes can move faster than ...

Snakes have adapted to climb trees, leap across hot sand, and even swim through water — all without arms or legs. What’s their secret? Mike Bock This corn snake, shown here at the Smithsonian's ...

Some have huge, bright eyes. Some even have pupils that look like a cat’s. And these eyes aren’t just for show; they help ...