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Beware of this really scary snake that has a ‘spider’ for a tail
Native to western Iran, spider-tailed horned vipers move their tail in a way that looks just like a crawling spider in order to lure prey closer. This tail is said to be “the most elaborate predatory lure” found in snakes.
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Imagine you wake up one day and realize you share your home with almost 100 rattlesnakes – that was the reality for one homeowner in Santa Rosa, California.
Sonoma County Reptile Rescue posted on Facebook it was called to a residence claiming they had multiple rattlesnakes under their home. The group then shared a photo of the dozens of snakes they discovered.
The post asked people, “what would you do?” To which one person responded “They can have that place. I’m gone.” Another called it a “total snakemare.”
The final count found totaled to 59 babies and 22 adults, according to the post.
Reptile Rescue director Al Wolf, who responded to the house, said he’s found 11 more rattlesnakes after returning to the residence, according The Press Democrat. Fortunately, Wolf said most of the snakes were “mellow in nature” so he was able to successfully remove all of them.
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“Some you go up and pet. Some you can’t,” he said.
Wolf told The Press Democrat that the swarm of snakes most likely found shelter underneath the housebecause much of the rock was not removed when the its foundation lines were dug.
Rattlesnakes are highly venomous and often known for their triangle-shaped heads and rattle-like noises, according to the National Wildlife Foundation. Although most people are fearful of rattlesnakes, they are vital to the ecosystem by controlling small mammal populations.
If you encounter a snake in your home, The Humane Society lists the following suggestions:
- Remain calm and avoid disturbing the snake or driving it into hiding.
- If possible, carefully open a nearby door and use a broom to gently herd the snake outside.
- If you can’t herd the snake – and it’s small or coiled, slowly place an empty pail or wastebasket over her, then put a weight on top to trap the snake until an experienced handler arrives.
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