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 ...

They may not be the most traditional of housemates but snakes are hugely popular - and fascinating - pets. According to latest figures there are around 700,000 pet snakes in the UK - that’s a snake in ...

The best course of action following a snakebite — or even just the assumption of one — is to usher your pet to the veterinarian immediately. Texas A&M University Snakes are common in nearly all ...