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Fact 8: Snakes Are Not Slimy
This is presumably the most common myth about snakes. Snakes secrete a glycoprotein-based lubricant from their ventral scent glands to help them move more easily through their environment, but this substance is not slimy.
In fact, it’s quite dry. The skin of amphibians is covered in mucous. Because of this, the hides of most frogs and toads are wet and slippery.
In spite of the fact that snakes are reptiles, they do not behave in any such way. When held, they feel like smooth sand running through your fingers because they are covered with dry scales.
wow what an in-depth research, i dont like reptiles particularly and wanted to skip reading this , but well explained and it got me glued to it
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Snakes are a subject of many myths, this post does definitely bust many of these. One of the common myths is of course that all snakes are poisonous.
Yes, that’s true and hence people go out and try to kill it the moment they see one. This is quite unfair and not needed in fact.
My God! I got to know so much about snakes from this post. Amazing facts,That milk one is real. Idk why people offer milk to snakes on the name of faith it’s harmful for them.
Thank you so much. they are such misunderstood creations of God. This article was meant to throw light on them and create awareness.
Really amazing and informational article. The way you described all the myths that are amazing. It’s true there are so many myths about snakes. Your post is really helpful to bust them.
You are right that media and channels sometimes fake the story to an extent that we believe it is true. Such myths needs to be busted and you have very well explained it.
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I so agree many are myths that’s not true many things shows on tv is all wrong. People should understand that everything they say is not true.
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