Even botanists can be surprised at the sheer variety of a houseplant often known only for being indestructible.

The average size of an adult western diamondback rattlesnake is between 4 and 6 feet. Heftier snakes can weigh nearly 15 pounds, but the average weight is three to six pounds.

What is the biggest snake in the world? With more than 3,000 species of snakes living around the globe, there are a lot of candidates to consider. The largest snakes listed here were chosen because of ...

The U.S. is home to some of the deadliest snakes in the world, from highly venomous rattlesnakes to stealthy cottonmouths.

The Coachwhip is a common snake native to the Americas. These long, slender snakes are non-venomous and pose little danger to ...