More people are buying pet snakes than ever. It’s hurting millions of other animals.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Snakes as pets tend to attract a certain kind of owner. Maybe it’s the quiet. Maybe it’s the fact that they don’t ...

What is the safest snake to have as a pet? Will a pet snake bite you? Here are the pros and cons of having a snake for a pet.

Like many pet stories, this one started with a child’s request. My 11-year-old had been asking for a pet snake for months, ...