Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. There have been multiple documented incidents where large ...

Snakes live almost everywhere on Earth, except the polar regions, where it’s too cold for these cold-blooded animals. Snakes live in deserts and forests, whether they are tropical or temperate. They ...

While Michigan is home to more than a dozen snake species, only one is venomous — and people rarely see it. "Eastern massasauga rattlesnakes, the only venomous snake in Michigan, are shy creatures ...

As temperatures begin to rise a wide range of wildlife species, including snakes, become active in and around our homes. But experts say there is no need to panic. “In this part of the world, you ...