10 distinct sounds snakes make to warn or scare; and what each noise really means

Forget the myth of silent snakes! These reptiles possess a surprising vocal range, from intimidating hisses and rattles to ...
Psychology Today

Birds Hiss Like Snakes to Protect Nests

Source: Francis C. Franklin, via Wikimedia Commons. Distributed under a CC-BY-SA-3.0 license. In what’s referred to as Batesian mimicry, harmless species can protect themselves from predators by ...
Indiatimes

NEVER ignore this sound! Russell’s Viper’s ‘Whistle of Death’ is India’s silent killer—and it leaves no second chance

A chilling "Whistle of Death," the hiss of the Russell's Viper, is causing widespread fear in India. This venomous snake, one of the 'Big Four,' is increasingly encountered in rural areas, especially ...
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Ever heard a snake ‘bark?’ You can hear angry reptile’s weird sound in Arizona video

Snakes don’t need to do much to intimidate people, but a video recorded outside a Mesa, Arizona, home caught one “barking” and it’s undeniably creepy. The raspy, guttural sound is heard more than a ...
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NEVER ignore this sound! Russell’s Viper’s ‘Whistle of Death’ is India’s silent killer—and it leaves no second chance

From the lush rice fields of Assam to the arid landscapes of Rajasthan and the suburbs of Bengaluru, a chilling sound is sending waves of fear across India. It’s not the noise of machinery but a ...