King cobras are the world's longest venomous snakes. So, imagine seeing one a few feet away as you embark on a train in India ...

King cobras are turning up on trains in India, and scientists now believe railways may be quietly moving these vulnerable snakes into unfamiliar habitats, raising new conservation and safety concerns.

“With the increased global availability of low-cost smartphones and social media in recent years, the number of reports of snakes on and around trains in India has increased, with three incidents ...

Snakes occupy a special niche in the mythological and cultural heritage of India, representing spirituality, rebirth, and power in different traditions. The country's variety and unpredictability of ...

Scientists found a venomous 10-foot-long snake in the hills of Karnataka and discovered a new species: the Western Ghats king cobra. Photo from Arun Yokesh via Unsplash In the forested hills of ...

Snakes are very rarely considered mobile animals, let alone moving over great distances. However, mobility allows many species of snakes to hunt for food, find a mate, avoid persecution, and become ...