Saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) are the largest living reptiles on Earth. They’re even bigger than the fearsome Nile crocodile and dwarf alligators, gharials, and caimans. But, just how big ...

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.

The Nicobar Islands are a biodiversity hotspot, home to unique species found nowhere else. Long isolated, these islands have ...

Britain’s largest wild snake is “thriving” in the part of North Wales they have colonised, a study has concluded. Around 240 Aesculapian snakes have been identified as living in Conwy, centred on ...

The Aesculapian snakes, the largest in the UK, have a 'thriving' population in one part of Wales, where they have become part ...

Northland's largest wetland has suffered significant damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fields after a landowner allowed ...

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Homeowners in Sydney grew concerned they might have several snakes on their property after their dog suffered a venomous bite from a snake and nearly died as a result ...

The gator is the largest reptile in North America and the species’ health often indicates whether the swamps, marshes and rivers they live in are healthy and pollution free. As a result of ...

From the monstrous Green Anaconda to the giant Reticulated Python, check out 7 largest snakes in the world and find out who ...

Females are usually smaller and rarely grow over 6 feet 7 inches in height. The largest reptile in the world is the saltwater crocodile, with males reaching lengths of as much as 20 feet and weighing ...

Reptiles are enthralling animals that demand specialized care for optimal health in captive settings. A critical aspect of their maintenance and wellbeing is providing a conducive environment for ...