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Reptile Reproduction and Curious Snakes in Ancient Notes
The excerpt surveys snake reproduction with viviparous and oviparous species, noting newborns’ development, hatching behavior, and posthatching life. It describes a glassy, parchment-like egg case and the swift growth of young snakes, plus contrasts swimmers as adults with vulnerable hatchlings. It threads in curious tangents about pet snakes and a Philadelphia Press critique.
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Pawel
Gadow
Sciéntific American