How snakes move & 'run'
Watch this brilliant video to listen to Sir David Attenborough explain how a snake can move, and the different speeds employed for attack. Includes interesting statistics on the African Black Mamba.
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Snakes are the dirty cheaters of nature. Strong venom, hiding in the undergrowth, moving fast without legs and sneaky striking motion, this is all unfair and backstabby. Play nice, nature!
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4. loadrunner 137 days ago
Is it allowed or considered legit to run a new World Record, with a black Mamba
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#2 "Play nice, nature!" hahaha
#4 Maybe. But you'd get a better time with a cheetah. That is, if you make it.
#6 I had the same thought when I went on a safari in south africa... then realized I'd be dinner for sure. 
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1. MajorIdea 137 days ago
One of the reasons that I as a kid stop having nightmares with snakes was because I realized I could easily outrun them... good thing I don't live in africa.