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 ...

Ball pythons, corn snakes and rosy boas can make docile and low-maintenance pets. Pet snakes require specific habitats and food sources. Here's what to do if a pet snake bites you. Thinking about ...

Snakes have a way of making people either super curious or super nervous—sometimes both. Whether you're the type who loves spotting wildlife or you’d rather admire from a very safe distance, it’s ...

Snakes are some of the most diverse and captivating creatures in the animal kingdom, and their colors are a key feature that helps them adapt, survive, and even thrive in their environments. Many ...

Ronaldo, a 6-foot Brazilian rainbow boa kept at a school in England, was thought to be male — until the snake gave birth to 14 babies last month. The boa had not had contact with another snake for ...