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Rattlesnakes Drink Rainwater: New Findings Challenge Beliefs

2/14/2025

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During an unusual rain event in Colorado, biology professor Scott Boback and colleague Emily Taylor observed prairie rattlesnakes emerging from caves, appearing to drink rainwater from their own bodies. Their groundbreaking findings, published in Current Zoology, challenge long-held beliefs about these fascinating reptiles, shedding new light on their behavior and adaptability.

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Story summary

During an unusual rain event in Colorado, biology professor Scott Boback and colleague Emily Taylor observed prairie rattlesnakes emerging from caves, appearing to drink rainwater from their own bodies. Their groundbreaking findings, published in Current Zoology, challenge long-held beliefs about these fascinating reptiles, shedding new light on their behavior and adaptability.