Guinness World Records recently confirmed that Ibu Baron, a reticulated python ( Malayopython reticulatus ), is believed to ...

The United States is home to an incredible diversity of snakes, thanks to its wide range of climates and ecosystems. From ...

Before listing the top poisonous snakes, it is important to know what makes a snake deadly. The term poisonous is often used, but technically, snakes are venomous. A poisonous creature releases toxins ...

Florida is home to 46 native snake species, four invasive species, and six categories of venomous snakes. Venomous snakes like cottonmouths and various rattlesnakes are found in and around many of ...

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 ...