Herpetology is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of amphibians (including frogs, toads, salamanders, newts and the gymnophiona) and reptiles (including snakes, lizards, amphisbaenids ...

One of Europe's biggest snakes - which can grow up to two metres in length - is setting up home in the attics and wall cavities of UK homes, according to a study. Aesculapian snakes are non-native ...

But according to new research, the huge reptiles have found their way into pockets of the UK - and it all comes down to a 'reliance on human habitats'. The aesculapian snakes have recently been ...

Reptiles are a group of cold-blooded, air-breathing vertebrate animals that have scaly skin. They are ectothermic, meaning they regulate their body temperature by basking in the sun or finding shade.

Your browser does not support the <audio> element. A screwworm infestation is gruesome. The female fly lays hundreds of eggs on the exposed flesh of warm-blooded ...

While accepting the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine this year, molecular biologist Gary Ruvkun spent a few minutes lauding his experimental subject: a tiny worm named Caenorhabditis elegans.

It involves chemotherapy and sometimes even surgical removal followed by systemic treatment. Onchocerca volvulus is a type of roundworm primarily found in sub-Saharan Africa. People can get these ...

Looking for the best pet reptiles? We've got you covered! With the help of expert vet Dr. Rebecca MacMillan, we've rounded up our top five picks for beginners and explained why they make such great ...

A neuroscientist scanned her own brain 75 times over a year to study the effects of the menstrual cycle and oral contraceptives on the brain. Plus, we celebrate a hero of scientific research: C.

As the name suggests, mango flies predominantly feed on mangos in tropical climates. A mango fly lays hundreds of eggs at a time in damp, humid places that have the smell of urine, feces, or sweat.

The attendants of the patients were standing at a distance from the man, fearing that if the reptile came off the man's hand, anything could happen. A man was seen holding Prakash's hand and ...