(The Gist of Science Reporter) New Species of Stiletto Snake  [JANUARY-2020]

(The Gist of Science Reporter) New Species of Stiletto Snake

New Species of Stiletto Snake

• Scientists have found a new species of snake that can deliver a venomous wound even without opening its mouth.
• This skill exclusively belongs to stiletto snakes, as they have long fangs which they can stick in and out of the corners of their mouths, allowing these snakes to attack sideways.
• The newfound species, named as Branch’s stiletto snake (Atractaspis branchi), resides in primary rainforest and rainforest edges of western Liberia and southeastern Guinea. The discovery was published in the journal Zoosystematics and Evolution.

Study Material for UPSC General Studies Pre Cum Mains

This is Only Sample Material, To Get Full Materials Buy The Gist 1 Year Subscription - "Only PDF" Click Here

Click Here to Download More Free Sample Material

<<Go Back To Main Page

Courtesy: Science Reporter