Ball pythons, corn snakes and rosy boas can make docile and low-maintenance pets. Pet snakes require specific habitats and food sources. Here's what to do if a pet snake bites you. Thinking about ...

Snakes may not be known for wagging tails or greeting their owners at the door, but some species are thought to be ...

If you’re considering adopting your first-ever pet, you’re probably looking for something calm, small, and pretty low maintenance—jumping into the deep end is rarely ever a good idea for first-time ...

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 ...

Between the puppy lovers, the cat enthusiasts and the furry rodent fans, a whole different category of pet owners exist: reptile lovers. From turtles to geckos, lizards to snakes, taking care of any ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thinking about bringing home a pet that doesn’t bark, shed or beg for snacks? Enter the snake: nature’s silent, scaly roommate.