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Word: cascavel (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1929-1929
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Contrary to lore snakes do not attack humans wantonly. They are lazy and timid and do not strike unless hurt or threatened with hurt. Exceptions are the African mamba, the Malayan King, the bushmaster of the tropics, and cascavel (a rattler) of Central America. A coach whip will sometimes follow a man. But it is only curious, and will speed away if threatened...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Medicine: Snakes | 1/28/1929 | See Source »

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