Emory the Great Plains Rat Snake went on an adventure this week exploring the Museum’s main exhibit. When I set her down on the Human Microbiome table, I wondered how she would use the handles on the puzzle pieces.
Emory curved around one knob and pushed off, propelling her head forward. I was amazed to see her use these points to even travel in reverse. With the very tip of her tail wrapped around one knob, she pushed back against another and eventually coiled her whole body around her tail. I watched the video over and over, but I have to admit that I still don’t understand exactly how she does it!
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