If you are a fan of The Walking Dead, you might appreciate a real life creature that has earned the nickname “The Slithering Dead.” This unusual snake does more than simply hide away during colder months. In extreme conditions, it can appear lifeless, only to recover and move again when temperatures rise.
While it may sound like something from a horror series, this so called “zombie” snake is very real. Its remarkable ability to survive freezing conditions has fascinated scientists and wildlife enthusiasts alike. As warmer weather returns, these resilient reptiles begin to reemerge across parts of the United States.
Watch this video to see the incredible survival strategy of America’s so called “zombie” snake and learn what makes it one of the most unusual reptiles in the country.
About the Author
Abby Parks has authored a fiction novel, theatrical plays, short stories, poems, and song lyrics. She's recorded two albums of her original songs, and is a multi-instrumentalist. She has managed a website for folk music and written articles on singer-songwriters, folk bands, and other things music-oriented. She's also a radio DJ for a folk music show.
As well as having been a pet parent to rabbits, birds, dogs, and cats, Abby loves seeking sightings of animals in the wild and has witnessed some more exotic ones such as Puffins in the Farne Islands, Southern Pudu on the island of Chiloe (Chile), Penguins in the wild, and countless wild animals in the Rocky Mountains (Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Moose, Elk, Marmots, Beavers).
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