Terrified homeowners in Florida called in professional snake catchers after discovering a boa constrictor measuring over 9 feet in their backyard. Reptile experts Rhett and Taylor Stanberry, who ...

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 ...

Ball pythons, corn snakes and rosy boas can make docile and low-maintenance pets. Pet snakes require specific habitats and food sources. Here's what to do if a pet snake bites you. Thinking about ...

A boa constrictor that was on the loose after slithering away from Tofino’s Chesterman Beach on Sunday would have taken time while unsupervised to get away, says a snake owner who runs a party ...