Dice snakes found on an island in southeastern Europe fully commit themselves to the role of ex-reptile. By Asher Elbein Most snakes flee or fight when attacked. Then there are the dice snakes of ...

From navigation to social behavior to personality, scientists are rewriting what it means to be a clever snake. Here’s what ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Snakes deliver their venom in one of two ways: through ...

Ball pythons were long assumed to be solitary, but scientists discovered the snakes in captivity prefer each others’ company when given the chance to live socially. By Asher Elbein The ball python ...