Snakes can't throw up. The serpents have no gag reflex, so if a bit of food gets stuck in their throat, they can suffocate and die, Kathie Brennan explained to a group of children and their parents ...
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Handling venomous snakes for the first time

In todays video, Im stepping way outside my comfort zone and handling a venomous snake for the first time . This experience ...
LIMA — Youngsters age 3-5 and their adult companions are invited to learn about snakes during sessions sponsored by the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District and hosted by the McElroy ...
As Michigan's weather warms up in the coming days, some of its cold-blooded residents will be slithering out of their winter hibernation spots. Experts say don't be startled or fearful, most Michigan ...
Hall is the author of Slither: How Nature’s Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World Hall is the author of Slither: How Nature’s Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World During my childhood in ...
These stories provide essential information on how to avoid encounters with copperheads, North Carolina’s most abundant venomous snake -- including understanding their habitats and recognizing their ...
JOPLIN, Mo. — What reptiles are in that water? An upcoming virtual program from the Missouri Department of Conservation aims to educate participants on the diverse wildlife found in Missouri’s ...
Mercer Arboretum officials want people to know snakes need not be feared. "We want to educate the public about snakes because they are a misunderstood part of our environment," said Greg Harmison, ...
A new research project is working to help us better understand snakes, using new technology. Their slithery and elusive behaviors have traditionally made them hard to study in nature. Some people are ...
Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Do snakes scare or fascinate you? Either way, this program proves to be interesting and ...
"For us a snake that is imperiled, lacks awareness in general, so many more people will learn about it and hopefully ...