A-Z Animals
  • Animals
    • All Animals
    • By Starting Letter
    • By Scientific Name
    • By Class
    • By Location
    • Endangered
    • Amphibians
    • Birds
    • Fish
    • Mammals
    • Reptiles
    • Reference
  • Stories
    • All Stories
  • Pets
    • All Pets
    • Pet Cat Breeds
    • Dog Breeds
    • Pet Birds
    • Pet Rodents
    • Exotic Pets
    • Pet Fish
  • Quizzes
    • Animal Quizzes
    • Personality Quizzes
  • About
    • About A-Z Animals
    • Sourcing our Content
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
Animals Stories
  • Animals
    • All Animals
    • By Starting Letter
    • By Scientific Name
    • By Class
    • By Location
    • Endangered
    • Amphibians
    • Birds
    • Fish
    • Mammals
    • Reptiles
    • Reference
  • Stories
    • All Stories
  • Pets
    • All Pets
    • Pet Cat Breeds
    • Dog Breeds
    • Pet Birds
    • Pet Rodents
    • Exotic Pets
    • Pet Fish
  • Quizzes
    • Animal Quizzes
    • Personality Quizzes
  • About
    • About A-Z Animals
    • Sourcing our Content
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
Dark mode
Common European Adder (Vipera berus) Animals

Viper

Vipers are a large subfamily of venomous snakes in the Viperidae family of the class Reptilia. They inhabit most of…

Jul 15, 2022
Leopard Gecko Reviews

The Best Feeding Rock for Your Pet Reptile

Most people who have lizards, snakes, turtles, or other reptiles soon learn that their pet has very specific feeding habits.…

Jul 14, 2022
Ribbon Snake Blog

Meet 6 Snakes of Rhode Island

Rhode Island is the smallest of all the 50 states. It’s less than 50 miles long and only about 40…

Jul 6, 2022
Juvenile Cottonmouth Snake swimming in a pond. They have even stronger contrasting bands of colors. Blog

8 Snakes You’ll Find in the South’s Swamps

Of all the snakes you’ll find in the South’s swamps, only one is venomous. Most of the South’s swamp snakes…

Jul 6, 2022
Prairie Kingsnake Prairie Kingsnake

Discover the Largest Prairie Kingsnake Ever Recorded

The prairie kingsnake is one of the most common snakes in the Midwest and southeastern United States. Known scientifically as…

Jun 27, 2022
alligator Blog

Fatal Alligator Attack in Myrtle Beach Yacht Club: Why South Carolina Incidents are Rising

On Friday, June 24th, 2022, another person was killed by an alligator in an increasingly long string of attacks in…

Jun 27, 2022
Close up of a southern black racer Snake

The 5 Largest Snakes Near Charlotte, North Carolina

Some of the largest snakes in North Carolina are completely harmless to humans, but not all of them are. There…

Jun 16, 2022
Giant Ichthyosaurus 3D Rendered Animals

Ichthyosaurus

There are already some fearsome predators swimming around our oceans. Now, imagine a dolphin-like creature with giant eyes that could…

Jun 15, 2022
Pygmy Python Animals

Pygmy python

Also known as the anthill python, the pygmy python is the smallest python in the world. This snake makes its…

Jun 12, 2022
children's python Animals

Children’s python

Children’s python is a species of small nonvenomous snake in the Pythonidae family. It is a nocturnal species that, along…

Jun 11, 2022
Spotted python closeup Animals

Spotted python

The spotted python is one of the smallest pythons in the world, and a nonvenomous snake native to Australia in…

Jun 10, 2022
Megalania, which means “Giant Romer” in Greek, was a very large Australian lizard that existed at the end of the Pleistocene Epoch. Animals

Megalania

The indigenous peoples of Australia likely encountered Megalania over 40,000 years ago.  Description & Size Megalania, which means “Giant Romer”…

Jun 9, 2022
Close-up of Red-footed tortoise, Chelonoidis carbonaria. They have red markings on their face that contrast with their otherwise drab coloring. Animals

Red-Footed Tortoise

Want a fun pet that is low maintenance and fascinating? The Red-Footed Tortoise has been a popular pet for years…

Jun 7, 2022
woma python Animals

Woma Python

Woma pythons are effective hunters that are just as good at squishing their prey as they are constricting it. Also…

Jun 5, 2022
Ribbon snake- brown snakes in Ohio Reviews

The Best Snake Fencing That Actually Works: Reviewed and Ranked

Grassy gardens and yards are a paradise for snakes since they have all things that snakes love. Unfortunately, while most…

Jun 4, 2022
Animals That Molt - Reticulated Python Blog

What Do the Largest Snakes in the World Eat?

Our world is home to some truly incredible snakes. Travel to Africa, Asia, or North America, and you might find…

Jun 4, 2022
What Do Snapping Turtles Eat Blog

River Monsters: Discover the Largest Turtles Ever Discovered in the Mississippi River

: The Mississippi River is the second-longest river in North America, behind only the Mackenzie River in Canada. This massive…

Jun 4, 2022
Black-Headed Python Animals

Black-headed python

Native to the northern coast of Australia, the black-headed python is often confused for being a venomous snake. This species…

Jun 3, 2022
Coiled Oenpelli python Animals

Oenpelli python

The Oenpelli python is a long, thin snake that reaches 16 feet and can change color. This species lives in…

Jun 3, 2022
Burmese Python in a Tree Blog

Discover the Largest Snake Found in the Everglades

: The Florida Everglades is home to numerous species of plants, animals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and more. Everglades National Park…

Jun 3, 2022
Daylight bulb Reviews

The Best Daylight Bulbs for Your Pet Reptile

Have you ever noticed that the activity of reptiles is highest when it is sunny? This is because reptiles need…

May 29, 2022
Deinocheirus close-up Blog

This 36ft Tall Lizard Had Fearsome, Gigantic Claws

Dinosaurs are a class of reptiles that dominated the earth for over 160 million years. They possessed various shapes and sizes…

May 27, 2022
Baby mouse in emerald tree boa snake grip coil close up Blog

5 Awesome Tree Boas You’ve Probably Never Seen

The Boidae family is a big one, with about 49 species. They’re commonly known as boas or boids and include…

May 26, 2022
Portrait of a plesiosaurus isolated on white background. Plesiosaurus was a swimmer dinosaur. Also known as Elasmosaurus. Animals

Elasmosaurus

The Elasmosaurus has a longer neck than almost any animal to have ever existed. Classification and Scientific Name Although Elasmosaurus…

May 26, 2022
Titanoboa illustration Animals

Titanoboa

Titanoboa Description & Size If you think the 15-foot-long anaconda is a horror show, imagine titanoboa, a 42-foot-long boa constrictor…

May 23, 2022
Sea Snake in Coral, krait Animals

Krait

A painless bite that can result in death. Unlike the bite from many venomous snakes, the bite from a krait…

May 23, 2022
close up of African rock python Blog

Discover the Largest Rock Python Ever Found

There are many tales of giant snakes, but in Africa, only one species reigns supreme. That species is the African…

May 21, 2022
Front view of a monocled cobra with its hood open on a white background Animals

Cobras

Cobras are highly venomous snakes that inhabit various habitats in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Many can spit venom…

May 20, 2022
Mozambique Spitting Cobra has a slate-grey, blue, olive or tawny brown-black upper body, while its scales have black edges. Animals

Mozambique Spitting Cobra

“Spitting cobras have openings in the front of their fangs so they can spit venom.” The Mozambique spitting cobra is…

May 20, 2022
Arabian Cobra has a long robust body measuring up to 8 feet in size, and is gold, yellow, or light brown in color. Animals

Arabian Cobra

The Arabian cobra is the only true cobra species that can be found in the Arabian Peninsula. Residing deep within…

May 19, 2022
Suriname boa Animals

Dwarf Boa

Dwarf boas can be a fantastic option for those who want a snake, but not a behemoth. Boa species range…

May 18, 2022
The San Francisco Garter Snake characterized by bright blue-green or green-yellow coloration along the stomach and sides. Animals

San Francisco Garter Snake

The San Francisco garter snake is among the rarest snake species in the United States. The San Francisco garter snake…

May 18, 2022
closeup of boa striking Animals

Cuban Boa

Cuban boas hang out in caves while they hunt bats, their favorite prey item. The largest native predator on the…

May 15, 2022
jamaican boa coiled Animals

Jamaican Boa

The largest native predator on the island of Jamaica is a snake – the Jamaican Boa. This snake often reaches…

May 13, 2022
desert kingsnake Animals

Desert Kingsnake

Featuring a black or brown body with light-colored speckles all over it, the desert kingsnake may look intimidating, but it…

May 13, 2022
Dumeril's boa closeup Animals

Dumeril’s Boa

Dumeril’s boa is a medium-sized boa that, while popular as a pet, is native to Madagascar. It eats various small…

May 12, 2022
Samar cobra, Naja samarensis, an endemic cobra from Philippines. This is a snake similar to the Philippine Cobra. The Philippine Cobra has dark brown round eyes, and it is rather stocky. Animals

Philippine Cobra

The Philippine cobra, also known as the northern Philippine cobra or the spitting Philippine cobra, is exclusively found in the…

May 12, 2022
Speckled Kingsnake, Lampropeltis holbrooki, has sleek black scales speckled with yellow-white. Animals

Speckled Kingsnake

“The Salt and Pepper Snake” The elusive speckled kingsnake is one of the prettier members of its genus with its…

May 11, 2022
Hook-Nosed Sea Snake's coloring acts as a countershading method of camouflage, in which its dark dark upper sides match the shade of the ocean depths it's at, and lighter undersides help it avoid looking dark against the bright sea surface. Animals

Hook-Nosed Sea Snake

The hook-nosed sea snake is a highly venomous species responsible for up to 90% of fatal sea snake bites. The…

May 11, 2022
The Yellow Cobra spreads a wide hood in defense when threatened or confronted. Animals

Yellow Cobra

The Yellow Cobra, or Cape cobra is a highly venomous creature located in southern Africa. Among other names, there’s the…

May 10, 2022
Best Pet Snake option - boa constrictor Animals

Boas

Boa constrictors are large, heavy-bodied snakes that squeeze their prey to death before swallowing it whole. It’s true! There are…

May 10, 2022
A large and colorful Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer snake, Coluber constrictor flaviventris, coiled defensively with a large meal in its belly. Animals

Racer Snake

“These great tree climbers are named ‘racers’ because of their ability to dart away from danger at up to 3.5…

May 10, 2022
Coastal Taipan, a snake similar to the Central Ranges Taipan. The Central Ranges Taipan has a brown body with pale head. Animals

Central Ranges Taipan

The central ranges taipan may be among the deadliest snakes in the world. The central ranges taipan, also known as…

May 10, 2022
Chocolate colored rosy boa Animals

Rosy Boa

The rosy boa is one of two boa species native to areas of California, Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico. A shy,…

May 8, 2022
The Olive sea snake has special valves in its nose to keep water out while its swimming. Animals

Olive Sea Snake

“Olive sea snakes can stay underwater for two hours without taking a breath” The olive sea snake is sometimes called…

May 7, 2022
S. madagascariensis close up Animals

Madagascar Tree Boa

The Madagascar tree boa is a beautiful nonvenomous snake that is born with a bright red base color that changes…

May 6, 2022
Oxyuranus microlepidotus, also known as Inland taipan, known as the world's most venomous and deadly snake. Animals

Taipan

“Taipan is the Most Venomous Snakes On Earth” It’s true that the taipan has fantastically potent venom, but it also…

May 6, 2022
Close-up of a Blue Racer (Coluber constrictor foxii). This is one of the fastest snakes known. Animals

Eastern Racer

“Fast and Furious” If anyone living in the American south or in states east of the Rockies is going to…

May 6, 2022
The False Coral Snake mimics both the Coral snake and the Cobra. Animals

False coral snake

“The false coral snake mimics both the coral snake and the cobra to scare away predators” A false coral snake…

May 6, 2022
Africa, Animal, Animal Wildlife, Animals In The Wild, Horizontal Animals

Texas Blind Snake

“These snakes grow to just 11 inches long.” The Texas blind snake is sometimes called a Texas slender blind snake…

May 6, 2022
Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 10 Next
A-Z Animals
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Sourcing Our Content
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Write for Us
RSS Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram TikTok

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Learn more about us & read our affiliate disclosure.

© 2026 A-Z Animals. All rights reserved.