Study finds snakes are surprisingly social

• 15 days ago
• News
• Duration 2:52

Scientists at Wilfrid Laurier University put 10 ball pythons in a single enclosure with several individual shelters. This time-lapse clip shows the snakes exploring their enclosure and interacting with each other. Despite having solo spaces available, researchers say the snakes repeatedly chose to congregate together. (Morgan Skinner and Noam Miller/Wilfrid Laurier University)