Iowa has 28 species of snakes, five of which are venomous. Snakes form a key part of the ecosystems they inhabit, helping to keep populations of mice, squirrels, other small animals and even insects ...

"They just start spreading out." Experts issue warning as massive snakes spread across US region: 'We can expect to see more ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. A herpetologist reveals the shocking discovery of one of ...