new snake species

A new species of snake has just been recognized by scientists, found only on a small island in Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam.

A Himalayan snake species has been named after Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio in honour of the actor and environmental activist.

A new species of previously unknown snake has just been discovered in a cave in Thailand.

While on a field trip in Dak Glong district, Dak Nong province, scientific researchers discovered a new species of snake.

French, Vietnamese, Chinese and German scientists have discovered and published a new snake species for science in Zootaxa No. 3498 (September 2012) based on specimens collected in