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Puff Adder Snake

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The puff adder snake can weigh up to 13 lbs and grow to 6 ft. long. Hunting by ambushing small rodent and amphibians, puff adder venom, one of the most toxic of any viper, immobilizes its prey though the adder’s long teeth and forceful bite sometimes kill it without any help from the venom.

Prairie Dog Language

Black-tailed prairie dogs, like the one seen here, have at least 12 words in their community language. One word is a specific to “snake.” In this short video, see the town army suss out a viper, get the pups underground, and send a team of adults to inspect the intruder. You can always see the