They may not be the most traditional of housemates but snakes are hugely popular - and fascinating - pets. According to latest figures there are around 700,000 pet snakes in the UK - that’s a snake in ...

The best course of action following a snakebite — or even just the assumption of one — is to usher your pet to the veterinarian immediately. Texas A&M University Snakes are common in nearly all ...

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 ...

A python snake was pulled from the control box panel of a CTA train after escaping from its owner over the weekend, Oak Park Fire Department said. The Oak Park Fire Department was called Saturday ...

Snakes are common in nearly all outdoor environments and typically would much rather be left alone than defend themselves against humans or animals. When they do feel the need to strike, our curious ...

A fire at a home in Whitman, Massachusetts started in a pet snake enclosure, fire investigators said. It happened around 10:45 p.m. on Sunday at a 2-story house on Morgan Road. Everyone in the home ...

SAN ANTONIO — It should be no surprise to anyone who lives in Texas that at some time, somewhere, you or your pet will likely encounter a snake when you're outside. But did you know that snake bites ...