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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: bite

bite stories: 2 news summaries

(Newser) - Poison control centers have witnessed a steep rise in snakebites in parts of the country this summer, USA Today reports. Authorities in central Texas say bites are up 35%, and southern California has seen many more serious cases than usual. Some experts suspect more snakes are developing powerful toxins in... More »

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California • Texas • snake • snake venom • snake attack • bite

(Newser) - China is cracking down on restaurants that serve chicken killed by forced snake bite, Reuters reports. A recent Internet video of a chef urging a snake to repeatedly bite a bird inspired the move. “Snake-bite chicken” is popular in Guangdong and Chongqing provinces. “Not only is it cruel... More »

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China • cuisine • snake • Chinese food • chicken • bite • health officials

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