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 ...

Some people inherently fear snakes; others admire them for their beauty, intelligence, and the importance of their place in ecosystems. Cold-blooded reptiles are often feared as venomous, but they are ...

Snakes are a very diverse and fascinating species that have long been the cause of fear and fascination in people all over ...

Taylor Stanberry of Naples took home first place in the 2025 Florida Python Challenge. She catches invasive Burmese pythons year-round as a contractor with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...