Snake Facts for the Lunar New Year

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January 28, 2025, 11:00 PM

Snakes are fascinating creatures that have evolved a variety of unique adaptations. Here are seven facts about snakes that you may not know: * Snakes can tie themselves into knots to climb poles. * They can sense prey animals by their heat signature. * They can open their mouths four times wider than their skull. * Their fangs are shaped to deliver venom efficiently. * They have two penises and two clitorises. * Some snakes can grow to be over 40 feet long. * Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida.

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