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1st gene-edited snakes use mysterious 'Turing patterns' to achieve near-perfect hexagonal scales
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Scientists used CRISPR editing to make the world's 1st genetically modified snakes, giving new insight into how the reptiles develop their patterned scales
Burmese pythons are helping rats take over Florida's Everglades — and that could help spread disease
By Hannah Osborne published
The invasion of pythons has had little to no impact on cotton rats, explaining why some areas are now increasingly dominated by rodents.
Do snakes have ears?
By Tyler Santora last updated
Snakes have anatomy that helps them hear, you just can't see it when they slither by.
Rare and deadly albino cobra slithers into house during intense rainstorm
By Harry Baker published
The white snake was safely captured by wildlife experts in India before being released back into the wild.
'Leonardo DiCaprio' snake with bright orange eyes discovered in Panama jungle
By Joshua A. Krisch published
Five species of previously unknown snakes with stunning eyes were discovered in jungle trees, and one was named after Leonardo DiCaprio. But mining threatens them all.
7 strange snake stories from 2022
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
It's no surprise that snakes have always been creepy.
Scientists finally discovered the snake clitoris, and they're 'very excited'
By Joanna Thompson published
For the first time, clitorises have been documented in nine different species of snakes from four families.
Gruesome video reveals the moment a 5-foot alligator corpse was cut from the gut of a dead python
By Harry Baker published
In a viral Instagram video, pathologists remove a dead 5-foot alligator from the body of an 18-foot Burmese python.
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