Not all snakes lay eggs—some give birth to live young, from rattlesnakes to sea snakes, revealing surprising survival strategies and adaptations that help them thrive in harsh or unusual environments.

Ronaldo, a 6-foot Brazilian rainbow boa constrictor kept at a school in England, was thought to be male — until the snake gave birth to 14 babies last month. The boa had not had contact with another ...

When we think of snakes, we usually imagine them laying eggs. But not all snakes do that! Some snakes actually give birth to live babies instead of laying eggs. This might sound unusual, but it’s a ...