Snakes are one of the earth’s creatures you either love or hate. Some are fascinated with their behavior and movements, while others run in fear at the sight (or sound). Regardless of your opinion on ...

Snakes are rather strange animals in general thanks to their bizarre anatomy, but have you ever wondered: what are the most unusual, odd, and absolute weirdest snakes in the entire world? What kind of ...

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 ...

Serpents get a bad rap. Their lore, both mythological and pop cultural, can engender fear and hatred of snakes. Unfairly, experts say, humans go after the harmless, slithery rat exterminator in the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. It may not come as a surprise that snakes move quickly, as ...

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Red snakes are perhaps the most visually stunning of these intriguing reptiles, drawing attention with vibrant shades of ...

High in the forest canopy, one genus of snake learned how to solve the problem of flight without wings. Here’s how, according ...

As one of the most biodiverse states in the nation, it should be no surprise Alabama has a variety of snakes slithering around - 49 species and subspecies to be more precise. In fact, the state boasts ...

If you enjoy boating or swimming in one of South Carolina’s lakes, you should know this: chances are there are snakes in that water. Might not be venomous but they are snakes nonetheless. South ...

One of 8 U.S. lakes with the most snakes, according to World Atlas, is in Alabama, teeming with venomous and non-venomous ...