Imagine going to a pet store with your dog to buy dog food, and you notice another pet owner in the store with a snake around their neck. Would you figure that was reasonable since the store allows ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...