In a recent discussion, science writer Stephen S. Hall reflects on our cultural perceptions of snakes, drawing on both personal experiences and scientific insights. He emphasizes the duality of fascination and fear that snakes elicit in humans, discussing how his interest developed from childhood encounters with these reptiles. Hall has compiled significant snake-related research over the years, leading to his latest book, 'Slither: How Nature's Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World,' which aims to shed light on these misunderstood creatures and their ecological importance.
My guest today has spent a lot of time exploring our cultural aversion to and fascination with snakes.
There's a real fascination and attraction [to snakes]... so different from other animals and also so beautiful.
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