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 ...

Clad in bright orange and red patterns, the corn snake is endemic to the Southeastern United States. In the wild, it lives in large fields, tall trees, forest openings, and abandoned or empty ...

Snakes have adapted to climb trees, leap across hot sand, and even swim through water — all without arms or legs. What’s their secret? Mike Bock This corn snake, shown here at the Smithsonian's ...