Snakes may well be one of nature's greatest predators, capable of eating whole deer or even crocodiles, but just as ...

Snakes have developed an incredible array of behavioral, physiological, and morphological traits over millions of years that enable them to survive. Their survival depends on their ability to manage ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Snakes are typically regarded as land-dwelling creatures.

While most snakes retreat deep underground to avoid subzero temperatures, some populations of Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis face a risk their biology is barely equipped to handle: accidental freezing ...

There are other genes and enhancers related to limb loss in snakes. One of the genes involved is known as the Sonic hedgehog ...

Dr Rakesh Verma rakeshforests@gmail.com Nestled within the breathtaking, and often dramatically vertical, landscapes of Jammu and Kashmir lies a remarkable herpetological story. Beyond the iconic ...

King cobras are the world's longest venomous snakes. So, imagine seeing one a few feet away as you embark on a train in India ...