A lot of people are frightened by snakes, or would never think of keeping one as a pet. These fascinating creatures are viewed by some as scary, or slimy or ugly. Well, just wait until you meet the ...

A yard with flowery trees and green bushes - Dejavu Designs/Getty Images Your yard is alive with wild animals. From sing-song birds to mischievous squirrels to — snakes? That's right: snakes are ...

Clad in bright orange and red patterns, the corn snake is endemic to the Southeastern United States. In the wild, it lives in large fields, tall trees, forest openings, and abandoned or empty ...

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 ...