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Beijing sees early surge in snake sightings amid warmer weather

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Residents in Beijing are experiencing an unusual increase in snake sightings as warmer weather has arrived earlier than usual. Encounters with these reptiles, which are typically rare in the capital, have been reported in parks, residential areas, and even high-rise apartments. Experts have reassured the public that most of the snakes are non-venomous, despite the growing alarm among the populace. AI

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Beijing sees early surge in snake sightings amid warmer weather

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Dannie Peng ·

    Snakes alive! Warmer weather brings flurry of sightings in Chinese capital

    Residents in some parts of Beijing are on edge as rises in humidity and temperature lure snakes into the Chinese capital, where encounters with the reptiles are usually rare. Concerned residents have been sharing their sightings on social media. “Why are there snakes in Beijing’s…

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