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Facts About AddersMost adders are vipers, but the term also refers to several different types of snakes.
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Vasco da Gama: Facts & BiographyThe Portuguese explorer opened up a direct route to India around the Cape of Good Hope.
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What Are Triglycerides?Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in the body. They are necessary for health but in excess amounts, they may be harmful.
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Facts About VipersVipers are found all over the world. This family of snakes include rattlesnakes, copperheads, adders and cottonmouths.
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Kingsnake FactsKingsnakes are medium-size nonvenomous snakes that kill by constriction. They are one of the most common snakes in North America.
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Python FactsPythons are large constricting snakes native to Asia, Africa and Australia, although some have invaded Florida.
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Gopher Snake FactsGopher snakes are nonvenomous serpents that are often mistaken for rattlesnakes.
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Facts About Milk SnakesMilk snakes are colorful, banded, nonvenomous snakes found throughout the Americas.
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Boa Constrictor FactsBoa constrictors are non-venomous snakes famous for their method of subduing prey. They rank among the longest snakes in the world.
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Facts About Water SnakesWater snakes are non-venomous snakes found in North America. They are sometimes misidentified as water moccasins, which are venomous.
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Amino Acids to Zinc: A Glossary of Nutrition TermsAnxious about antioxidants? Perplexed by polysaccharides? This guide will help you navigate the world of nutrition and health.
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What Are Phytonutrients?Phytonutrients are chemicals produced by plants. Plants use them to stay healthy, and people who eat phytonutrient-rich foods get health benefits as well.
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What Are Flavonoids?Flavonoids are compounds found in almost all fruits and vegetables. They are associated with many health benefits.
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What Are Carotenoids?Carotenoids are plant pigments responsible for bright red, yellow and orange hues. People who eat foods containing carotenoids get protective health benefits.
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Zofran: Dosage, Side Effects & PregnancyZofran: Dosage, Side Effects & Pregnancy
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Almond Milk: Nutrition & BenefitsAlmond milk is a drink made from water and ground almonds. It is a popular plant-based alternative to cow’s milk.
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Eggs: Health Benefits & Nutrition FactsEggs have come under a lot of scrutiny in recent years, and scientists are questioning whether the cholesterol in eggs is as bad for you as previously thought.
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Kale: Health Benefits & Nutrition FactsKale is a leafy green that is highly nutritious, containing high levels of vitamins, minerals, and brain-boosting phytonutrients.
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Risperdal (Risperidone): Dosage & Side EffectsRisperdal (generic name risperidone) is an antipsychotic drug prescribed to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and some behavioral problems in children with autism.
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Lithium Medication: Dosage & Side EffectsThe element lithium can treat bipolar disorder and help prevent suicide, but people taking it should stay hydrated and watch for side effects.
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Daddy Longlegs: Spiders & Other CrittersThe term "daddy longlegs" can refer to three different types of bugs, and only one of them is a spider.
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Tarantula FactsThere are more than 800 species of these hairy, nocturnal archnids.
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Garden Spiders: Weavers of Delicate WebsGarden spiders are the creators of the delicate, circular, spoked webs that are the classic image of a spider web.
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Black Mamba FactsThe black mamba is one of the fastest and deadliest snakes in the world. Two drops of its venom can kill a person.
