Snakes are often misunderstood but possess remarkable beauty. This article showcases stunning snake species from around the ...

Snakes may have a reputation for being mysterious or even frightening, but many species are surprisingly docile. Even in ...

Green snakes are among the most fascinating reptiles on Earth, not only because of their bright colouration but also due to their role in the ecosystem. Green snakes inhabit all of North America, ...

An unexpected encounter prompted a careful boomslang rescue and a renewed warning about the dangers of misidentifying green ...

Better hope you don’t get bit by any of these venomous snakes. Top row: Robert Hamilton/Alamy; Wiki Commons; Sam Yue/Alamy. Middle row: Scott Travers; Design Pics Inc/Alamy; Dimitry Orlov/Alamy.

The Papuan Olive Python, Apodora papuana, is a large, non-venomous snake native to New Guinea, distinguished by its rare ...

Lots of snakes can detect heat, but only three families evolved true infrared targeting. Meet the most iconic predator from each. It’s partly true that some snakes are blind. A good example is the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Science splits the iconic king cobra into four distinct ...

Snakes have always fascinated humans by their mysterious behaviour, habitats, size and strength. Here are the top 10 longest ...

Six venomous snake species are native to Florida, including three rattlesnake species. Snakes are most active during warmer months, starting in the late spring and carrying on throughout the summer.