Most people believe all snakes lay eggs, but that is not always true. Several snake species give birth to live young instead. This reproductive method is called viviparity or ovoviviparity. It helps ...

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 ...

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 ...