Biologists use the term ‘true sea snake’ for any of the 64 recognised species of snakes of the family Elapidae that spend the majority of their lives in the ocean. They even give birth to young in the ...

Coral snakes are a diverse group of venomous snakes known for their vibrant color patterns and secretive behavior. They ...

There are about 700 species of front-fanged venomous snakes. Almost all of them belong to the families Viperidae and Elapidae. There are also 1,800 rear-fanged snake species. These belong to the ...

King Cobras, meanwhile, are part of the Elapidae family which houses most of the venomous snakes with fixed fangs, including the cobras and coral snakes as well. The fact that the Boomslang has ...

It preys on toads, lizards, and birds, and lays 8 to 30 eggs, with baby snakes independent at birth. The Egyptian cobra (Naja haje) is a big and highly venomous member of the family Elapidae ...