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There are many people who believe false information about snakes, such as the snakes tongue is a stinger, or that the tongue can inject venom. The snake primarily uses its tongue as an aide to smell and touch.
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42604
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The popular saying that animals will abandon their young if they scent human contact, is indeed, a myth. Replacing a baby bird to a nest will not cause the parents to abandon it, but handling or moving young animals should not be a decision taken lightly; in most instances the parents leave for long period of time to gather food for themselves and their young before returning.
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Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 A8 L28), Vol. 15 Issue 5, May 2018, p50-51