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Why Snakes Don't Attack More People with Joe Rogan
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37:17 - 43:20 (06:02)

Snakes typically don't strike at humans because it doesn't make evolutionary sense for them to do so and the numbers show that there are relatively few deaths from snake bites despite many people handling them. The fear and respect that snakes have for humans is reduced when they are raised in captivity, making them less likely to strike.

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37:17 - 38:03 (00:46)
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psychological thriller, supernatural horror, Tennessee cave
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Part psychological thriller, part supernatural horror, the podcast reveals the truth about what happened when three boys entered a Tennessee cave but only one returned. Starring Jonathan Tucker and Eddie Kiteggy, the podcast is produced by iHeart radio, Blumhouse television, and Psychopia Pictures.

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Why Snakes Don't Attack More People with Joe Rogan
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Stuff You Should Know
Despite snakes having a lifespan of 10-20 years, they tend to die prematurely in captivity as a result of mistreatment and neglect.
38:15 - 40:47 (02:32)
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Snakes
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Despite snakes having a lifespan of 10-20 years, they tend to die prematurely in captivity as a result of mistreatment and neglect. Despite the potential risks of snakes being mishandled or mistreated, there are relatively few recorded cases of snake bites in comparison to the large number of people that handle them.

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Why Snakes Don't Attack More People with Joe Rogan
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Stuff You Should Know
Snakes don't typically strike bigger animals that they don't pray upon naturally.
40:47 - 43:20 (02:32)
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Snake evolution
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Snakes don't typically strike bigger animals that they don't pray upon naturally. Furthermore, it doesn't make sense for a snake to deliver a full venom bite to an animal like a hippo that could easily kill the snake, resulting in malnourished snakes and less potent venom.

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Why Snakes Don't Attack More People with Joe Rogan
Episode
Selects: How Snake Handlers Work
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know