In late 2002, Nike began creating a global campaign featuring the black mamba -- and presented it to an NBA superstar. That star was not Kobe Bryant.

This season Dimitra Petsa looked at the ancient Greek myth of Medusa, who before becoming a monster was a gorgon nymph.

A new record has been set for the world's largest snake! Read here to learn about the reticulated python "The Baroness." ...

An Australian snake catcher responded to a late night call from a Queensland resident who found a large carpet python lurking in their bathroom.

An Australian snake catcher responded to a late night call from a Queensland resident who found a large carpet python lurking in their bathroom.

Opening Python Eggs! 🐍😍 Amazing Baby Snake Patterns Revealed🤯 ...

A snake catcher on Australia’s Sunshine Coast removed a carpet python from a tumble dryer after the unusual guest spent a cozy night inside the appliance. Footage filmed by Daniel Busstra, also known ...

Michael Jordan was the original “Black Mamba,” according to a new story in ESPN.

Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan was pitched a black mamba shoe line by Nike.

Back in 2002, Nike created a whole campaign around Michael Jordan and the black mamba, only to learn MJ hates snakes ...

How Michael Jordan’s secret fear of snakes paved the way for Kobe Bryant to adopt and define the iconic Black Mamba persona.

Roughly halfway through his Hall of Fame career, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant adopted one of the most iconic nicknames in NBA history. Bryant started referring to himself as the "Black Mamba.