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Goodness Snakes! Sociable Rattlers Cuddle With Their Kin

Goodness Snakes! Sociable Rattlers Cuddle With Their Kin | Science News | Scoop.it
Though often regarded as loners, rattlesnakes may be relatively social, cuddling up with their relatives, a finding that suggests serpents may have more complex social lives than currently appreciated, researchers say.
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Snakes know when to stop squeezing because they sense the heartbeats of their prey | Not Exactly Rocket Science | Discover Magazine

Snakes know when to stop squeezing because they sense the heartbeats of their prey | Not Exactly Rocket Science | Discover Magazine | Science News | Scoop.it
Animal behaviour | To fans of cheesy pop music, the beat of someone else’s heart is a symbol of romantic connection.
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The power of estrogen: Male snakes attract other males

The power of estrogen: Male snakes attract other males | Science News | Scoop.it
A new study has shown that boosting the estrogen levels of male garter snakes causes them to secrete the same pheromones that females use to attract suitors, and turned the males into just about the sexiest snake in the neighborhood -- attracting...
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Can snakes really be charmed by music?

Can snakes really be charmed by music? | Science News | Scoop.it
No. The charm has nothing to do with the music and everything to do with the charmer waving a pungi, a reed instrument carved out of a gourd, in the snake's face.
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