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 ...

Springtime signals the start of snake season, and rattlesnakes are emerging from their dens, putting pets in the Concho Valley at risk.

A viral video shows a 20-foot reticulated python on a “walk in the park.” Is that safe or even good for the snake? Learn how big reticulated pythons get, whether outdoor time benefits pet snakes, and ...

WHEN Seatides ‘snake catcher’ Jonathan Broughton found a brown house snake cooling off in his swimming pool, he saw more than just another rescue - he saw the perfect pet for his six-year-old son, ...