Reports from Indonesia repeatedly cause shock: People disappear, and later their bodies are found inside a giant snake. In June 2026, it was reported that a 44-year-old woman was killed by a nearly ...

Hungry snake caught swallowing another, even bigger snake headfirst. Many species of snakes are capable of swallowing prey ...

For new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines, follow NPR's Short Wave podcast. When Skip Maas first adopted Agrapina, a mottled ball python, she hadn't eaten in 14 ...