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 ...

The bird and carpet python were 'literally touching noses' when a professional arrived to remove the snake, per Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers A professional snake catcher intercepted a close call, ...

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 ...

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

8 Small Pet Snakes That Are Perfect for Beginners and Hiss-torically Easy to Love originally appeared on PetHelpful. If you’re considering adopting your first-ever pet, you’re probably looking for ...

Welcome to Snake Week 2025 at azcentral.com. Every day from June 23 through June 29, Ultimate Arizona reporter Tiffany Acosta will bring you a new story about Arizona's favorite slithering reptiles.

AUSTRALIA -- Veterinarians in Australia pulled a beach towel out of a pet snake. Monty is an 18-year-old jungle carpet python. Her family said she ate an entire towel one night. Once the family ...

It seems humans aren’t the only fans of In-N-Out. Someone’s pet python appeared to have escaped its home and slithered all the way to the restaurant in Monrovia. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7 ...

Since bringing home a pet snake one month ago, the most common question I've been asked is simply: "why?" Why would I want a snake in the first place? Why would I willingly bring one into my home?

This is the 4-year-old banana ball python that was attacked during the home break-in, Virginia deputies say. Stafford County Sheriff's Office photo A midday home break-in took a bizarre turn when the ...

Indianapolis-area police are warning people to be on the lookout for a 14-foot-long (4-meter-long) pet Burmese python that's on the loose. The Beech Grove Police Department says the constrictor is ...