Some people inherently fear snakes; others admire them for their beauty, intelligence, and the importance of their place in ecosystems. Cold-blooded reptiles are often feared as venomous, but they are ...

Snakes are a very diverse and fascinating species that have long been the cause of fear and fascination in people all over ...

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 ...