Most people’s reaction to seeing a snake is a mix of surprise and a sudden urge to be somewhere else, especially if you find ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. It may not come as a surprise that snakes move quickly, as ...

Snakes have a way of splitting people into two camps. You either think they’re fascinating living fossils… or you’d rather never see one outside a TV screen. Either way, there’s a reason humans get ...

Black racer snakes are known to be fast, with some reaching speeds of 8-10 mph, which is a pretty good clip, especially for a snake. They are also large snakes with an average length of 3-5 feet.

Watch as a boomslang stuns South Africans with its remarkable jump from a wire fence, showcasing the speed and agility of this venomous snake species.

Gray rat snakes, commonly called chicken snakes, are non-venomous and known for their climbing ability due to their unique body shape. They climb trees to hunt birds, eggs and squirrels, and to bask ...