Wednesday marks a new Lunar Year for millions across the globe - with 2025 representing the Year of the Wood Snake.

With the weather warming up, snakes have emerged from hibernation and are shedding their skin as they grow. Although it common to come across shedded skin, the actual molting is more difficult to ...

Almost all the body parts of the snake are believed to have healing properties in various traditional medicine systems.

What does the year of the snake mean for you? - Let’s explore what the Year of the Snake means ...

More information: Vanya G. Rohwer et al, The Evolution of Using Shed Snake Skin in Bird Nests, The American Naturalist (2024). DOI: 10.1086/733208 ...