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inaccurate news reports
Coverage of inaccurate news reports in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists just debunked a dangerous baby rattlesnake myth
A new study debunks the myth that baby rattlesnakes are more dangerous than adults, revealing that young snakes can control their venom similarly to adults. The research shows adult rattlesnakes typically inject more venom, causing more severe bites, and traces the myth's origin to decades of inaccurate news reports and misleading quotes from credible sources.