People at the University of Colorado Boulder thought Leslie Leinwand had lost her mind when she decided to start studying snakes nearly 20 years ago. It was a research paper that sparked her interest ...

As the 5-foot-long ball python coiled itself around my neck, its muscles rippling as it tightened its grip on my jugular, I considered whether I had made a grave mistake diving into the experience of ...

Rancho Santa FeRancho Santa Fe — When it comes to snakes, most people aren't neutral on the topic. They're either fascinated with the slithery reptiles or afraid of them, some to the point of phobia.