Rare albino Asian water snake spotted in Assam: Insights into snake genetics, survival and biodiversity

A rare albino Asian water snake, a checkered keelback, was discovered near Guwahati, Assam. This juvenile snake, measuring ...
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Snake ‘pee’ insights may help treat certain kidney stones

New understanding about how snakes sequester ammonia may lead to treatments for infection-caused kidney stones ...
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November Nature Walk: Go birding at Broomfield’s Plaster Reservoir

At the wildlife viewing platform, we ran into Christine Kindl, president of the Broomfield Bird Club who urged folks to check ...

Albino Asian water snake spotted in Assam for first time

Scientists in Assam record India’s first albino Asian water snake. The discovery aids research, genetics studies and wildlife ...
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6 Backyard Snakes to Watch for in the US

The post 6 Backyard Snakes to Watch for in the US appeared first on Idyllic Pursuit. This post written by Kathy Haan . Go to ...
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Snake pee could help treat kidney stones and gout, study finds

Scientists are turning to an unexpected group of animals—snakes and lizards—to help understand how humans might one day ...

Snake urine may lead to better kidney stone, gout treatments

Scientists think urine from snakes and lizards could help them find new ways to prevent painful kidney stones and gout in ...

Why snake pee may be key to treating kidney stones and gout

Scientists think snakes and lizards could help them find new ways to prevent painful kidney stones and gout in people. And it all owes to an evolutionary trick.