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 ...

Imagine going to a pet store with your dog to buy dog food, and you notice another pet owner in the store with a snake around their neck. Would you figure that was reasonable since the store allows ...

Snake season is here. Here's how you can prevent meetings between snakes and your pets from escalating into a full-blown conflict.

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 ...

AUSTRALIA -- Veterinarians in Australia pulled a beach towel out of a pet snake. Monty is an 18-year-old jungle carpet python. Her family said she ate an entire towel one night. Once the family ...