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

Scientists undertook the first comprehensive assessment of how often snakes eat their own, uncovering reports of the behavior ...

Snakes have adapted to nearly every continent on Earth, thriving in a range of habitats, from steaming rainforests to arid deserts. These reptiles have evolved some of the most potent venom and ...

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 found all over the United States, even in Lakes. What are the most snake infested lakes in the United States?

A new species of parrot snake lay undetected for nearly nine years in a scientific collection in Brazil. It closely resembled related species with bright green and yellow tones. But one detail set it ...

You probably know that the king cobra is the largest venomous snake known to humans, but what if this isn’t entirely true? It ...

King cobras are the world's longest venomous snakes. So, imagine seeing one a few feet away as you embark on a train in India ...

King cobras are turning up on trains in India, and scientists now believe railways may be quietly moving these vulnerable ...