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

Credit: Craig Cordier / Shutterstock.) Snakes are scary! Or are they? Of the roughly 4,000 snake species in the world, no more than 15 percent are venomous. And unless you live in tropical wilds, your ...

Non-venomous snakes are fascinating creatures that rely on skill, strength and strategy rather than venom to survive and thrive. Unlike their venomous relatives, these snakes use constriction, speed ...

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 ...

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 ...