Snakes don't just slither. They strike, glide, and even fly. You know that scene in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone where Harry accidentally frees a boa constrictor from the zoo? The snake ...

Snakes have adapted to climb trees, leap across hot sand, and even swim through water — all without arms or legs. What’s their secret? Mike Bock This corn snake, shown here at the Smithsonian's ...

With National Snake Day falling on July 16, we’ve decided to discuss snakes and their wildest yet most unknown abilities.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. There are few phrases guaranteed to trigger disbelief ...

Some have huge, bright eyes. Some even have pupils that look like a cat’s. And these eyes aren’t just for show; they help snakes hunt, move safely, and keep track of what’s happening around them. Here ...

King cobras are the world's longest venomous snakes. So, imagine seeing one a few feet away as you embark on a train in India ...