World's Smallest Snake Discovered


	World's Smallest Snake Discovered

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8-11-2008 10:47 PM

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8-11-2008 10:58 PM

rvnurse2b

oh come on! entering orifices while you sleep???
it's got no reason to do that unless you happen to have prey animals hiding in your orifices!

I am a snake lover, yes, I love snakes. I understand snakes, and that statement at this website makes no sense.

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