A hiker's deadly encounter with a 4-foot snake led to a rare and unprecedented discovery

"This particular individual, feeling threatened, remained motionless, mimicking one of the branches of the shrub it was on." ...

A 4-Foot Snake Killed by a Hiker Turned Out to Be Something Scientists Had Never Seen Before

"This particular individual, feeling threatened, remained motionless, mimicking one of the branches of the shrub it was on." ...

Scientists Found a 4-Foot Vine Snake in India With a Long Snout. It's a New Species

A simple walk down an Indian village resulted in a first-of-its-kind discovery.