Tales of Transformation

My Saga With Snakes Fear of Snakes is one of the most common phobias. From mild repulsion to extreme reactions — from screaming to fainting — most people react negatively to Snakes. Is it because they are so different from the rest of us vertebrates, gliding effortlessly despite the absence of limbs or fins? Is …

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A few years back, a couple in our town called us about a Black-tailed Rattlesnake that had settled in beside their house. Les and Mary Ann wanted us to move her somewhere everyone would be comfortable with. This well-mannered snake presented a perfect opportunity for them to see what snakes really do: she was there …

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