Stressed snakes strike first

Stressed snakes strike first 12/30/2016 02:07 PM EST Whether a wild cottonmouth snake will attempt to strike in an encounter depends on its baseline stress level, according to a team of scientists led by undergraduate researcher Mark Herr. Full story at http://news.psu.edu/story/443123/2016/12/21/stressed-snakes-strike-first Source The Pennsylvania State University This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111