The common denominator between nachash, nechoshet, and nichush is that they all play second fiddle to something else. In other words, they are not as important as they want you to think.
Do you have hawk-like vision? If so, your odds of spotting the cunningly concealed snake among the foliage are excellent. Will you take on the challenge?
The snake-like creature is a new addition to a family of lizards called 'skinks.'
While scientists are familiar with parasites in humans, a worm so large had never before been seen in a human.
Harrison Ford, known for his role as Indiana Jones and his "Why did it have to be snakes?" catchphrase, now has a new species of serpent named after him.
“The one-way direction of the porcupine's quills did not allow the snake to spit out the porcupine," said reptile ecologist Aviad Bar.
A new species of venomous snake has been identified in Australia, with its colorful body and active hunting style being a cause for concern.
"People are eager to just chop their heads off," Hayes said, adding that "the animals are sentient, capable of emotions."
Poisonous snakes have begun to come out of hiding in Israel now that the weather has gotten warmer. Experts are urging caution.
Snake smuggling has been a repeated issue at Ben-Gurion Airport.