Snakes might not top everyone’s list of favorite creatures, but there’s no denying they’ve mastered the art of growing long, heavy, and—let’s be honest—pretty intimidating. A few are so big their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most boas, which are a type of large, non-venomous ...

Snakes have always been a fascinating area of interest to us for centuries, often igniting fear for their slithering characteristics. Whether written about in ancient mythology, modern-day ...

Burmese pythons, native to South Asia, are an invasive species in Florida, posing a threat to the ecosystem. The Florida Python Challenge, a 10-day competition, encourages hunters to remove Burmese ...