A bizarre scene unfolded on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame after a man, reportedly making money by offering photos with exotic snakes, ran from police. The LAPD Hollywood Division said officers tried contacting “Snake Señor” after finding him parading reptiles for tourist cash. When officers approached, he slipped away on foot and left the animals behind. Authorities safely rescued the snakes and delivered them to Los Angeles Animal Control. LAPD has not said whether the handler was arrested or cited.
A newly studied fossil, Najash rionegrina, suggests snakes didn’t suddenly lose legs. Instead, evolution unfolded gradually: this ancient reptile still had hindlimbs and a distinctive skull, bridging lizards and modern snakes. The findings strengthen the case for slow, step-by-step body reshaping over millions of years, offering a clearer timeline for snake evolution.
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Snakes don’t keep a fixed timetable—temperature does. In Texas-like heat, they’re more active in the evening, while cooler conditions push daytime movement. Researchers say their behavior follows environmental cues rather than an internal clock, which is why sightings can feel random. Knowing this shift can better explain when encounters are most likely.
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