Snakes

A new species of venomous snake has been identified in Australia, with its colorful body and active hunting style being a cause for concern.

"People are eager to just chop their heads off," Hayes said, adding that "the animals are sentient, capable of emotions."

Poisonous snakes have begun to come out of hiding in Israel now that the weather has gotten warmer. Experts are urging caution.

Snake smuggling has been a repeated issue at Ben-Gurion Airport.

The animals were found held in violation of the law, in conditions deemed to be "ignominious," police said. He was also missing a permit for the possession and trade of pythons.

The snake model used for the study was manufactured from the skin of a dead python.

This small, semi-fossorial snake is known to be secretive and nocturnal and is often found hiding in the leaf litter or under rocks during the day.

A new snake family named Micrelapidae that includes only three species – two in East Africa and one in Israel – has as identified by an international team including Israeli zoologists.

The Sderot Animal-Assisted Therapy Center staffed by professional therapists specializing in the area of trauma.

Researchers have located and successfully edited the gene responsible for reptilian color variants.