Scientists Discovered a Snake That Cartwheels Away From Danger, and It's Hilarious

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1. Wed, 21 October 2026

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   • vice.com15:23first to report
     Scientists Discovered a Snake That Cartwheels Away From Danger, and It's Hilarious

     Researchers used high-speed cameras to reveal how a tiny Southeast Asian snake rolls away from danger at speeds far faster than slithering.

2. Sun, 25 October 2026

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   • Le Monde (France)14:30
     Ces serpents qui s’enfuient en faisant la roue

     Des chercheurs japonais ont étudié cette technique de locomotion propre aux couleuvres naines des roseaux. Avec un petit air de ballerine.

3. Wed, 28 October 2026

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   • indiatimes.com05:45
     Meet Dwarf Reed snakes who 'cartwheels' their way out of danger: How the secretive reptile launches, loops and rolls its way to safety

     Snakes are slithering venomous creatures famous for their potent bites, and spotting one almost sends chills down a person’s spine.