Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. More than 4,200 species of snakes exist on the planet and ...

Snakes may not be known for wagging tails or greeting their owners at the door, but some species are thought to be ...

As a responsible reptile owner, you’re always on the lookout for the best snacks for your snake. They can’t just slither down to the Snake Shack – it’s up to you to source the highest quality, most ...

Every summer, without fail, the British press carries alarming stories about snake sightings. On an island that only has one ...

SAN ANTONIO — It should be no surprise to anyone who lives in Texas that at some time, somewhere, you or your pet will likely encounter a snake when you're outside. But did you know that snake bites ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Despite finding the slithery creatures “cute and cuddly,” snake experts in the area still frown upon owning venomous snakes as pets– and not just for legal reasons. Sioux ...