As a journalist, sometimes you have to face your fears to tell a story. Having had a phobia of snakes my whole life, the last thing I ever thought I’d do was report on a species I am the most scared ...

Unless you live in one of the very few states with no native snake populations, odds are, you’ve had to deal with a snake slithering through your yard at least once or twice over the years. The good ...

Most homeowners have a long list of snakes they don't want to see in the garden. If you spot one slithering through the mulch or recoiling behind shrubs, don't fret. They rarely show up without reason ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Snakes deliver their venom in one of two ways: through ...

Have you ever wondered what the largest snake in North America is? Perhaps you’re interested in snake facts or curious to see if you share a state with one of these giants! North America is home to a ...