Every year, venomous snakes kill more people worldwide than sharks, lions, and wolves combined—yet most of us barely give them a second thought. Some folks love to hike, camp, and get out into nature, ...

Snakes might not top everyone’s list of favorite creatures, but there’s no denying they’ve mastered the art of growing long, heavy, and—let’s be honest—pretty intimidating. A few are so big their ...

Snakes are often seen as scary or dangerous, but many are actually incredibly beautiful. From bright colours to unique patterns, these reptiles are as fascinating to look at as they are important for ...

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 ...

Thinking about bringing home a pet that doesn’t bark, shed or beg for snacks? Enter the snake: nature’s silent, scaly roommate. While they won’t fetch your slippers, snakes make surprisingly chill ...

People bitten by a black mamba, a venomous snake that lives in central and southern Africa, have just hours to live. The snake’s venom disrupts nerves and muscles, and eventually paralyses the lungs ...