Let’s face it: snakes aren’t the most popular animal on the planet. Ophidiophobia, the fear of snakes, impacts roughly one-third of all adults, and many more share a general aversion towards these misunderstood creatures. As a result, many people seek a miracle-cure that will keep all snakes away. While…
“Dislocation” specifically refers to a bone being out of it’s articulated position. While a snake’s unique skull is incredibly flexible and versatile, no bones actually get dislocated in the process.
Spurred on by a few fictional viral posts, this is one of the most pervasive snake-myths on social media, yet it is one of the least credible.
Typically shy and solitary creatures, substantial mystery surrounds snakes, such that a number of persistent myths have developed over the centuries. Let’s have a little post-series about some of the common Snake Myths! Myth #1: “Snakes can sting you with their sharp, pointy tongues!”
