Ball pythons are popular pets, especially for beginners, due to their calm nature and manageable size. These snakes curl into a ball when nervous, making them non-aggressive and easy to handle. With ...

Though widely bred in captivity in the U.S. and Europe, tens of thousands are exported from West Africa each year, with little understanding of what that means for their conservation or well-being.

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 ...

On a fall day in Gainesville, Georgia, Justin Kobylka, the forty-two-year-old owner of Kinova Reptiles, was preparing to cut open two clutches of snake eggs. He was hoping to hit upon some valuable, ...

The Green Tree Python is a striking snake known for its stunning emerald green body with intricate white or yellowish markings. These pythons can grow up to 5 feet in length and have a long life span ...

Imagine checking into your hotel room and discovering a guest you definitely didn’t expect. That’s exactly what happened at a Hyatt in Boise, where an albino ball python was patiently waiting to get ...