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 are common in nearly all outdoor environments and typically would much rather be left alone than defend themselves against humans or animals. When they do feel the need to strike, our curious ...

There are around 3,000 different species of snakes globally. With the variety in coloration even in the same species, owners who let the slithering cuties work their way into their hearts are aware of ...

Rattlesnake bites affect 150,000 pets each year. Prevent attacks by removing food, water sources and snake hiding spots. If your dog or cat gets bitten by a venomous snake, here's what to do. As hot ...

'Zootopia 2 helps give reptile pets a better image – they’re not oddballs...,' said one man who recently bought an Indonesian pit viper Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE. She has been ...