The United States is home to an incredible diversity of snakes, thanks to its wide range of climates and ecosystems. From ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Scientists recently split the king cobra into four separate ...

Snakes are found in nearly every environment on Earth, and many possess venom powerful enough to kill humans. In this ...

This monocled cobra was displayed for sale at a reptile show in Columbia in 2021. The 2025 state Legislature is considering a ban on private ownership of venomous snakes. Sammy Fretwell/The State It’s ...