A viral video shows a 20-foot reticulated python on a “walk in the park.” Is that safe or even good for the snake? Learn how big reticulated pythons get, whether outdoor time benefits pet snakes, and ...

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 ...

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.