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Researchers had initially assumed these bones came from a prehistoric crocodile species.
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Allison Parshall is an associate news editor at Scientific American who often covers biology, health, technology and physics.
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Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 28 Jan. 2025
As guesses fly around the room—parrots, pythons, adopted children, and even beef brisket—the ladies are left trying to figure out what Toya could possibly be revealing.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Jan. 2025
During the search, Vine became a local legend, spawning a Twitter account and a petition to change the mascot of Beech Grove schools to pythons.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Dec. 2024
Invasive Burmese pythons are without question the bane of Florida’s ecosystems.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Oct. 2024
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Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 28 Jan. 2025
As guesses fly around the room—parrots, pythons, adopted children, and even beef brisket—the ladies are left trying to figure out what Toya could possibly be revealing.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Jan. 2025
During the search, Vine became a local legend, spawning a Twitter account and a petition to change the mascot of Beech Grove schools to pythons.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Dec. 2024
Invasive Burmese pythons are without question the bane of Florida’s ecosystems.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for python
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One being that sphinx involves resting your forearms on the floor while in cobra, just your palms are grounded.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2025
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Look at that sad, debilitated cobra languishing in his cage, regret on his brow.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
2 Mar. 2025
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This year’s Big Slick Celebrity Weekend in Kansas City, by the way — where Rudd’s presence is guaranteed barring any unfortunate anaconda accidents — is set for May 30-31.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Green anacondas can be 20 to 30 feet in length, and can weigh over 550 pounds, according to National Geographic.—
Ashlyn Messier,
Fox News,
12 Nov. 2024
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There are some dangers, though, as locals report rattlesnake sightings, often right in the middle of the path.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what to know and how to stay safe in California this rattlesnake season: When are baby rattlesnakes born?—
Tanasia Kenney,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Feb. 2025
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Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to match Swift's different albums, with friendship bracelets and light-up bracelets being scattered on the table of the cozy venue; all nods to the Eras Tour.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to go with her different albums.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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The design started with the black mamba (the snake).—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Sub-Saharan Africa is home to dozens of snake species, but the most deadly and feared are the puff adder, cobra and black mamba.—
Brian Otieno,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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And dual-gender derbies and moccasins appeal to all.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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Birkenstock, Uggs, and moccasins are just a few of the quintessential designs that rank for best slippers.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2025
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Among the caterpillars Walker has studied are puss, or asp, caterpillars, whose stings can be excruciating.—
Ivan Amato,
Scientific American,
30 Jan. 2025
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But this area of research could mean that one day, the asp caterpillar’s venom could bring not only pain but relief.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2023
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Between the lines: The plains garter snake's disappearance points to largerproblems with the ecosystems in our backyards.—
Alissa Widman Neese,
Axios,
29 Jan. 2025
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Amphibians such as frogs and toads thrive in the moisture-rich soil, while reptiles like garter snakes patrol the forest floor.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Python.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/python. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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