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36156
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This collection of the top ten photos included categories such as ages of the photographers, plants, landscapes, outdoor recreation, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and animal behavior. Nearly all of the winners came from towns in North Carolina’s three regions.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 83 Issue 1, January/February 2019,
p4-27
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35338
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The author suggested that rattlesnakes developed this feature as a warning mechanic for its prey. As for why rattlesnakes in particular developed this feature, the author posited that the rapidity of the tail’s movement could have facilitated the growth of extra skin, which formed the rattle.
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24842
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George the Python was a female python at Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, NC from 1964 to 1989. George arrived at the museum from Vietnam in a suitcase belonging to Dewey Simpson and lived in the museum until she died at the age of 28.
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20292
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Just because a snake is tiny doesn't mean it's a baby snake. North Carolina, for example, has at least nine species that can reach maturity at less than a foot in length. They are the worm snake, brown snake, red-belly snake, rough earth snake, smooth earth snake, southeastern crowned snake, ringneck snake, pine woods snake, and black swamp snake.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 77 Issue 4, Jul/Aug 2013,
p36-38, il
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36543
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Women have been included in anthropological studies of serpent-handling, but no past research has focused specifically and solely on the experiences of the women who practice this tradition, nor has it been collected by a female researcher. Interviews with the women demonstrate that experiences, actual roles in church life, and accounts will vary from person to person, from church to church, and from state to state.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 56 Issue 2, Fall-Winter 2009,
p52-64
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10152
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Beane discusses the pygmy rattlesnake, sistrurus, which is North Carolina's smallest venomous snake.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 72 Issue 6, June 2008,
p26-31, il
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6642
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Tomlin discusses Wilmington's Cape Fear Serpentarium and its creator Dean Ripa. Ripa is recognized world-wide as an authority on snakes, especially the bushmaster. The Serpentarium opened in 2002. The building has two floors with 6,000 square feet containing elaborate exhibits featuring waterfalls giant rainforest trees, lush jungles, and 200 different snakes representing species from all over the world.
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6245
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Beane describes the three species of kingsnakes found in North Carolina - the Eastern, scarlet, and mole.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 67 Issue 12, Dec 2003,
p8-13, il
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4708
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Four venomous snakes - diamondback, timber, and Carolina Pygmy rattlesnakes, and the coral snake - were added to the list of endangered species in 2000. The state has over 200 species on the list. Habitat loss, pollution, and building sprawl contribute to the creatures' decline.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 64 Issue 8, Aug 2000,
p32, il
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3086
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Although snakes want to avoid us as much as we want to avoid them, the mere sight of one brings fear to people. Thirty-eight species live in the state, but only six are poisonous.
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1776
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Sightings of the eastern coral snake in North Carolina have become increasingly rare since 1960. The reasons for the snake's decline are unclear, but indications are that it might disappear altogether from the state.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 58 Issue 8, Aug 1994,
p28, il
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26573
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Many people are afraid of snakes for biological and cultural reasons. By understanding why we fear snakes, we can more easily accept their presence and appreciate their role in the natural world.
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35605
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After having a close call with some venomous snakes, an old man turned to religion to repay his prayers on during the incident.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 21 Issue 2, May 1973,
p73-76
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35468
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A poem about finding snake-spit beads in the forest, and pondering the whereabouts of said animals.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 19 Issue 4, Nov 1971,
p172
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35272
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Three stories that feature snakes as the subject matter; “Tenderhearted Little Girl,” “Down in the Basement,” and “The Snake Hunter.”
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Nov 1967,
p44-46
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