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JOY Drive

17 Nov 2024

Snakes: Myth busting with Melbourne Zoo

Animals, News & Politics, Personal Safety, Pets

Snakes:  Myth busting with Melbourne Zoo

As temperatures rise, snakes are emerging from a period of reduced activity during winter seeking food and mates. Snakes may be more visible during the warmer months, but as Sam Hermann explains, they will generally avoid people.

Guest: Sam Hermann, Reptile Keeper at Melbourne Zoo.

Presenter: Warren Andrew.

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