Most people’s mental snake-ID kit in the yard comes down to a couple of half-remembered rules: “triangular head means venomous,” “round pupils mean safe,” or some color rhyme they learned as a kid.

It's getting warmer, which means snakes are starting to slither out of their winter hiding spots. Here's the rundown on all things snake, from identifying copperheads to avoiding bites.

REPT copy purchased with funds from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment. "Profiling 600 significant species from around the world, The Book of Snakes covers almost one in six of all known snakes. Each ...

Snakes have both fascinated and scared humans for as long as we can remember. Especially frightening are the giants that stretch to incredible lengths and have immense power. The world’s largest ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Over 250 snake species are listed as endangered around the ...

Knowing where they show up, and how to avoid them, can make all the difference for a safe season outdoors.

Although coming face-to-face with a potentially deadly snake is not the most unimaginable situation for Florida residents, it doesn’t make the situation any less scary. That’s because the first thing ...

Introduction -- Evolution & diversity of snakes -- What is a snake? -- Prey & hunting -- Enemies & defense -- Reproductive strategies -- Snakes & humankind -- The ...