Why Mexico Has the Most Snake Species in the World

Snakes aren’t just creatures that make you jump they’re critical players in our ecosystems. They help control rodents and pests, act as both predator and prey, and even contribute to seed dispersal. Despite the fear they often provoke, snakes are more helpful than harmful. Globally, there are around 3,900 recorded snake species (Reptile Database). When people talk about where snakes are most abundant, they usually mean the number of different species, not the total number of snakes. And in that category, Mexico tops the list, with 438 snake species, according to...