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 ...

Imagine going to a pet store with your dog to buy dog food, and you notice another pet owner in the store with a snake around their neck. Would you figure that was reasonable since the store allows ...

They may not be the most traditional of housemates but snakes are hugely popular - and fascinating - pets. According to latest figures there are around 700,000 pet snakes in the UK - that’s a snake in ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Snakes as pets tend to attract a certain kind of owner. Maybe it’s the quiet. Maybe it’s the fact that they don’t ...