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Heatwave Claims Life of Snake in Willunga

2/22/2025

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In the sweltering 43°C heatwave in Willunga, Australia, a red-bellied black snake tragically succumbed while desperately seeking shade. A concerned local alerted Snake Catchers Adelaide upon discovering the lifeless creature. Experts warn that temperatures exceeding 35°C can be deadly for snakes, prompting an outpouring of sympathy from the community for the snake's suffering.

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In the sweltering 43°C heatwave in Willunga, Australia, a red-bellied black snake tragically succumbed while desperately seeking shade. A concerned local alerted Snake Catchers Adelaide upon discovering the lifeless creature. Experts warn that temperatures exceeding 35°C can be deadly for snakes, prompting an outpouring of sympathy from the community for the snake's suffering.