Puff adders control rodents naturally, protecting crops. They could be key to sustainable agriculture. One of Africa’s most widespread snakes may turn out to be an agricultural hero in disguise A study led by Read More
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Researchers have uncovered a hidden split in the venom of Australia’s deadly Eastern Brown Snake. Southern populations create rock-solid blood clots, while northern snakes produce fragile clots that collapse almost instantly — two very different Read More
Florida is plagued by invasive creatures, but it’s the native rainbow snake that state officials are asking people to report on sight. Summary Despite Florida’s well-known issues with invasive species, state officials are Read More
Australian skinks evolve molecular shield to resist deadly snake venom
A University of Queensland-led study has found Australian skinks have evolved molecular armor to stop snake venom from shutting down their muscles. The research has been published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Summary Read More
World's smallest snake makes big comeback – New Study/Science Updates
A snake so small it could be mistaken for a worm has been spotted in Barbados, nearly two decades after it was thought to have been “lost” to science. Summary A tiny snake, the Barbados Read More