Since late January, the Asian world has observed the Year of the Wood Snake. One of 12 animal symbols of the Chinese zodiac, the snake is associated with wisdom and wealth, perhaps auguring a period ...

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A man described feeling “the shudders” as more than 100 venomous red-bellied black snakes were ...

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An animal rescue service in Australia expected to remove four red-bellied snakes from the backyard of a Sydney home. Instead, ...

Living in Australia means you might have to accept coming across a snake or two on your property at some point. But one ...

THIS year, 2025, is the year of the green Wood Snake, the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac calendar. In Western culture, the snake is largely viewed with trepidation, as snakes are cold-blooded and ...

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While most travellers fly via Singapore on their way Down Under, Jon Sopel discovered the delight of spending time in ...

Firecrackers, parades and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield. Wednesday ...

The Lunar New Year usually starts sometime between late January and mid-February. This year, the festivities begin on ...