Don't be pedantic or you'll lose your lunch! Another oldie that I'm still really proud of. - ThreadSky

my autism makes me pedantic as fuck and I love this comic

Thanks! I wasn't even aware of the Tiger Keelhaul snake. I learned something new before I finished my second cup of coffee.

@jonathanstea.bsky.social I think this cartoon was made for you.

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ottermd37.bsky.social•234 days ago

Aarg! I have no idea why AutoCorrect thought that keelhaul was better than keelback.

Anyway, here's a fascinating article about how they get their poison from toads. They even seem to know whether they have poison on board or not and adjust behavior accordingly.
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2149529-this-snake-knows-how-toxic-it-is-and-fights-only-when-armed/

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