Snakes may not be known for wagging tails or greeting their owners at the door, but some species are thought to be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thinking about bringing home a pet that doesn’t bark, shed or beg for snacks? Enter the snake: nature’s silent, scaly roommate.

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 ...

The best course of action following a snakebite — or even just the assumption of one — is to usher your pet to the veterinarian immediately. Texas A&M University Snakes are common in nearly all ...