This is an image of the collagen network within the scales of an African house snake (Boaedon fuliginosus) while they’re in the process of developing. The image is color-coded for depth, giving the ...

Monkeys detect snakes rapidly due to their scales. New experiments demonstrated that primates react strongly to snake-like ...

A new study suggests monkeys can identify snakes by their scales, and know to fear them, even when those scales aren't on a snake. Published in the journal Scientific Reports in November ...

Yellow is the brightest color in the rainbow, and there are many snakes around the world that sport this beautifully brilliant color. Some snakes are solid yellow, while others have yellow stripes or ...