From controlling his temperature to controlling his voice, columnist Ben Hofmeister reflects on how he and a snake are ...

In my opinion, snakes have gotten a bum rap. Despite the unfortunate creepy reputation these lanky reptiles have earned, many species of snakes can make beautiful, docile, and hardy house pets! Of ...

A yard with flowery trees and green bushes - Dejavu Designs/Getty Images Your yard is alive with wild animals. From sing-song birds to mischievous squirrels to — snakes? That's right: snakes are ...

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 ...

A CORN snake at the animal shelter has been searching for a new home for almost a year. Named JD Scalinger, the snake has been with the JSPCA for over 300 days and is still looking for his “forever ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While many homes welcome cats or dogs, others opt for a pet that is considered more unconventional: snakes. Those who have accepted the scaly ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — July 16 is World Snake Day. To celebrate, Sedgwick County Zoo Curator of Education & Farms Schanee Anderson brought in Coronel the corn snake to KSN’s Wild Side. Anderson says ...

In corn snakes, certain lineages have red, yellow or pink colours, and their dorsal spots can merge or form stripes. In many animals, skin colouration and its patterns play a crucial role in ...