Although it doesn’t use its speed to chase prey, the king cobra is fast enough to defend its territory and strike with deadly precision. Native to South and Southeast Asia, this snake relies ...

Slowed-down recordings from a lab experiment show two snake species striking at a test glove. (Video clips courtesy of David Penning) Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our Partners ...

Explore the unique adaptations of the world's slowest snakes, from the hefty Burmese python to the patient rosy boa. Discover ...

Some of the fastest snakes in the world have evolved adaptations ... but it would rather avoid human contact and only strike if cornered. The world's longest venomous snake is the king cobra ...

Snakes have evolved fangs that allow them to strike quickly and inject venom into their prey, even if they don't have a proper grip on the prey ...

At Langebaan Lagoon, a puff adder, which is considered one of the fastest strikers in the world, clearly wasn’t fast enough for the undisputed king of slithery snack time—the Cape cobra.

Snakes are among the most fascinating ... the coachwhip is also very protective of itself and will strike repeatedly if provoked. Its fast pace also helps evade predators. Its speed is also ...