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Snakes: Nature's Beneficial Ally
By: Beverly Hill
The lowly snake has been misunderstood and feared for centuries. Learn how they work and how the snake plays a vital role in the environment more...
By: Cyrus Dehkan
Black Mambas are Africa's most dangerous and feared snake. Their poison can kill any living creature. Their main vulnerability is to habitat destruction. more...
By: Cyrus Dehkan
The Puff Adder's long fangs, potent venom, bad temper, reluctance to flee and willingness to bite make it a formidable danger to the populace of Africa. more...
Starving Snakes conserve energy
By: Sue Cartledge
Snakes have been known to survive periods of up to two years without food, but it was not clear how. Now a biologist has shown it's the way they conserve energy. more...
By: Cyrus Dehkan
The King Cobra is a massive poisonous snake, found in Southeast Asia, that can be quite aggressive. more...
Texas Rattlesnake: Lore and Legend
By: Candy Carlile
A look at the Texas lore and legend of the Diamondback Rattlesnake, then go on a virtual Texas rattlesnake hunt and experience the creature up close and personal. more...
Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes
By: Cyrus Dehkan
The western diamondback rattlesnake accounts for the most fatalities in North America. This article sill describe its characteristics an habitat. more...
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes
By: Cyrus Dehkan
Eastern Diamondbacks are one of the largest and most dangerous rattlesnake species. This article will discuss its characteristics as well as its habitat. more...
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