Foreword / Richard Shine -- Introduction -- The biology of boas and pythons: a retrospective look to the future / Robert W. Henderson and Robert Powell -- Ecology, natural history, and evolution -- ...

Lots of snakes can detect heat, but only three families evolved true infrared targeting. Meet the most iconic predator from each. It’s partly true that some snakes are blind. A good example is the ...

Beyond their scales and fangs, some snakes possess surprisingly beautiful eyes. Species like the green tree python, eyelash ...

A beautiful Dumeril's boa (Acrantophis dumerili), coiled on a large branch. A non-venomous snake endemic to Madagascar© Craig Cordier/Shutterstock.com Most snakes lay eggs as part of the reproductive ...