Thinking of a pet snake? Skip the dander and daily walks. We explore the costs, lifespan, and best beginner species for ...

A Palm Beach County man on his way to work at a high-end Louis Vuitton store was delayed by a 7-foot boa constrictor lounging ...

A pet boa constrictor named Pedro made a break for it Palm Beach County when his owner's wife went into labor.

A pet boa constrictor named Pablo made a break for it Palm Beach County when his owner's wife went into labor.

Police were called after a large boa constrictor appeared in a Palm Beach County neighborhood. Experts think it was an ...

Wild predators must regularly hunt or forage to survive. While many animals graze or scavenge, large constrictor snakes rely on overpowering and swallowing prey whole. But even experienced predators ...

A python hunter captured a nearly 17-foot, 202-pound snake in the Florida Everglades. While it is legal to eat python meat in Florida, health officials strongly advise against it. Testing has revealed ...

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida that have significantly impacted the native mammal population. The python population likely became established after escaping breeding facilities ...

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 ...