I've just come across an interesting article on the BBC News Science/Nature page, about the discovery of the world's smallest snake species. Dr Blair Hedges, a biologist at Penn State University, US, turned over a rock on the Caribbean island of Barbados, and found the 10 cm (4 inch) snake, underneath. The snake is as thin as a spaghetti noodle, and is thought to be the smallest size to which a snake can evolve. You can read more about Dr. Hedges' fascinating discovery here (opens in new window).
Not exactly a scary anaconda, eh?
Sunday, August 03, 2008
World's smallest snake found
Posted by Siani at 14:31
Labels: animals, nature, science, world's smallest snake
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That's really tiny! Pop over for an award.
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