If you want to know how to make a sneaker with better traction in the rain, just ask a snake. That’s the theory driving the research of Hisham Abdel-Aal, PhD, an associate teaching professor in Drexel ...

An Indian man is being dubbed the “snake man” by his peers due to his rare, life-threatening condition in which he sheds his skin on a weekly basis.

A close-up on snake skin helped scientists work out what might help certain snakes navigate sandy surfaces. By Asher Elbein When it comes to slithering, most snakes do it the same way: straight ...

Owner Helps Snake Shed Its Skin. Snake owners are discouraged from helping their snakes shed their skin, but one owner did just that, with the snake shedding from head to tail in a matter of minutes.

When the snake is ready to shed its skin, it rubs its body along rocks, plants and other rough things to peel the old layer of scales — often in a single, snaky piece.

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting home décor choice. For some birds, it keeps predators at bay. Researchers combined new and historical data to show ...

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay.

Owner Helps Snake Shed Its Skin. Snake owners are discouraged from helping their snakes shed their skin, but one owner did just that, with the snake shedding from head to tail in a matter of minutes.