While this reptile can earn a bad reputation if it lives in your backyard, snakes remain popular pets to keep in the home to this day. But how long do snakes live, both in wild and domesticated ...

The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is hosting its annual World Snake Day event where visitors can learn about snakes, touch them and take part in fun, snake-related activities. "It's to bring ...

State agriculture officials said a live, three-and-a-half-foot snake was captured in the backyard of a Kaimuki home on Sunday night. The homeowner reported seeing the snake Sunday afternoon, and ...

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 ...