Known from just a handful of fossils, Laophis remains one of the most intriguing and elusive giant snakes ever discovered.

Something like an anaconda is a massive snake. That said, it is nothing compared to some of the prehistoric specimens found. In this remarkable video we've got, we're journeying back through time to ...

Conservation efforts are helping California's giant garter snake recover after decades of wetland habitat loss.

A giant python in South Sulawesi has turned a local encounter into an international record, and not just because of her size. The snake, a reticulated python named Ibu Baron, was recently confirmed by ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. In the humid swamps of what is now Colombia, there was once ...

Over the past year, wildlife videos and photos have been everywhere on social media. Among all the animals people talk about, snakes have become a surprising favourite, especially those with unusually ...