An Uber driver in Pennsylvania got an unexpected surprise after finishing his shift -- a live snake left behind in his car.

Burmese pythons have pretty irregular eating habits. One of these giant reptiles can swallow an entire antelope whole and ...

Scientists discover molecules associated with this snake's ability to survive healthily without eating for long periods.

A compound found in python blood could lead to a new kind of weight loss drug, one that suppresses appetite without some of ...

A team of researchers believes that pythons may contain clues to help treat a range of human ailments — from heart disease to muscle atrophy, and more.

Biologists Leslie Leinwand of the University of Colorado Boulder and Jonathon Long of Stanford University have discovered a compound in python blood that can suppress appetite. This compound helps ...

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have identified a molecule in Burmese python blood that suppresses appetite and triggers weight loss in mice without the gastrointestinal side effects ...

A Florida python hunter recently captured a 202-pound Burmese python, one of the heaviest on record. Although not venomous, pythons have sharp, fang-like teeth that can cause painful bites. Invasive ...

NEENAH, Wis. — An animal rescue in Neenah recently took in nearly two dozen snakes. It was a major rescue to kick off the new year. J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is caring for a large intake of ball ...