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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 ...

Snake activity is picking up across Texas. Here's why it's happening now and how to stay safe if you encounter one.