Australian scrub pythons aren’t known for just their size. They’re also famous for their protective egg-rearing behavior. Females lay clutches of up to 20 eggs. After laying their eggs, they guard the ...

Australia is justifiably famous for its snakes. We harbour more venomous snakes than anywhere else in the world - of the 140 species of land snakes, 110 are venomous, 12 of which are deadly to humans.

In Australia's rich array of wildlife, encounters with the amethystine python, also known as the scrub python, are a stark reminder of the country's diverse reptilian inhabitants. For example, in late ...

According to Australian officials, carpet pythons are "one of the largest, most familiar snakes in Australia, mostly due to its popularity as a pet." Aleksandra Wrona Published Aug. 29, 2023 ...

The Jurassic Park-style island, Mount Chappell, is said to be home to Australia’s largest and most venomous tiger snakes. The giant reptiles are twice as big as their relatives on the mainland.

Unwell snakes receive care at the nearby Australia Zoo, founded by the conservationist Steve Irwin. On a recent Thursday, Mr. McKenzie brought three injured pythons to the clinic.

Australian police have arrested four people after a criminal group was discovered illegally smuggling more than 200 reptiles worth $808,000 (AU$1.2 million) from the country.

Australia is known for its beautiful lifestyle … and its deadly snakes. These are the most deadly – and how you can spot them. With snake season running in the warmer months from September ...

SYDNEY, Australia - As if sharks were not already enough to worry about, an Australian surfer has been seen paddling out with a python coiled around his neck. The intrepid surfer caused a stir on ...

Australia is considered a global hotspot for reptiles, and the majority of our more than 1100 species are found nowhere else in the world. Though they often receive less attention than birds and ...