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  2. Serpent symbolism - Wikipedia

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    The anthropologist Lynne Isbell has argued that, as primates, the serpent as a symbol of death is built into our unconscious minds because of our evolutionary history.. Isbell argues that for millions of years snakes were the only significant predators of primates, and that this explains why fear of snakes is one of the most common phobias worldwide and why the symbol of the serpent is so ...

  3. Rattlesnake - Wikipedia

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    Rattlesnakes travel with their rattles held up to protect them from damage, but in spite of this precaution, their day-to-day activities in the wild still cause them to regularly break off end segments. Because of this, the number of rattles on its tail is not related to the age of a rattlesnake. [1] [53] [54]

  4. Herpetoculture - Wikipedia

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    A vivarium housing poison dart frogs . Herpetoculture is the keeping of live reptiles and amphibians in captivity, whether as a hobby or as a commercial breeding operation. "Herps" is an informal term for both reptiles and amphibians, shortened from the scientific umbrella term “herptiles”. [1]

  5. Pet care: You don't need to shock your dog to teach ... - AOL

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    Aug. 18—Q: I need information on humane rattlesnake-proofing techniques for dogs. It seems to me that keeping your dog on leash would be a better solution, so I don't need it for myself. In ...

  6. Taking bluebonnet photos? Watch out for rattlesnakes ... - AOL

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  7. Snake scale - Wikipedia

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    Snakes periodically moult their scaly skins and acquire new ones. This permits replacement of old worn out skin, disposal of parasites and is thought to allow the snake to grow. The arrangement of scales is used to identify snake species. Snakes have been part and parcel of culture and religion.

  8. Keeping an eye out for rattlesnakes throughout Central CA - AOL

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    On Tuesday, health officials and animal experts joined together for National Poison Prevention Week to keep you on high alert for rattlesnakes. Keeping an eye out for rattlesnakes throughout ...

  9. Rat snake - Wikipedia

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    However, their increased nocturnal activity puts them at risk to a new range of nocturnal predators. Rat snakes may not be used to the presence of nocturnal predators such as raccoons and owls and may be more vulnerable as prey. [14] Until rat snakes are able to adapt to their relatively new predators, populations may be at risk due to heavy ...