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World Snake Day: Separating Fact from Fear

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Today is "World Snake Day" — and while they’re among the most feared creatures on the planet, snakes may also be among the most misunderstood.

Far from being villains, they protect our food, help control disease and could even hold clues to new life-saving medicines.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny caught up with the snake handler at Croc City to find out more...
16 Jul English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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