Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. On June 9, 2006, herpetologist Blair Hedges and his wife, ...

When we think about snakes, we usually picture the big ones– like pythons, anacondas, or cobras. These are the snakes that often make headlines because of their size and power. But there’s another ...

Have you ever seen a long, slithering creature in your backyard and wondered whether it is a snake? In India, which is home to a variety of wild creatures living in the midst of busy villages and ...