Of 253 Republicans in the U.S. House and Senate, only 17 had acknowledged Joe Biden as president-elect two weeks after he was declared the winner. ”I think people should really be careful around rocks and logs. and last updated 2020-04-14 19:18:43-04. A repeated election fraud claim by Trump about the number of mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania bears no relationship to reality. ... After all, Texas is home to 113 species of snakes. He went to move some things around and disturbed the snake. It is safe to say, with certainty, that this rattlesnake has reached an evolutionary point where it is interacting with our Texas State Flower. Kidwell says he'd gone into a storage room at a home at Lake Whitney he'd listed to sell. If you see a snake, don’t bother it, and don’t forget your cowboy boots for ankle protection. This one has been chaos. By: Sydney Isenberg. several images and a description of the animal: Crotalus Lupinus (Texas Bonnet Rattlesnake). This material may not be reproduced without permission. Signs of Spring are everywhere across Texas, but none are as eagerly anticipated as the arrival of our beloved state flower, the Texas Bluebonnet!. Both images are questionable: an expert tells KSAT-TV that the snake is probably a dead, taxidermied animal. ”As everything starts to warm back up and get wet again, everything's gonna start moving around, and snakes are gonna need to feed more,” he explained. Bluebonnet Photography Tips. Right-wing activists and commentators, including President Trump's sons and lawyers, targeted an elections technology employee in November 2020. Claim:   Photograph shows a newly-discovered snake species known as the Texas Bonnet Rattlesnake. Origins:   1 April 2014 saw the online publishing of an article about the putative discovery of new species of snake known as the Texas Bonnet Rattlesnake, a serpent that had supposedly evolved to sport a blue coloration which allowed it to blend in unnoticed amidst fields of the ubiquitous Texas state flower, the bluebonnet: On Saturday morning, the Texas Identification and Taxonomy Association tweeted that several members were en route to Bend, Texas after local game wardens were unable to identify an “unusual organism.” On Monday morning, TITA confirmed that the animal was “a previously unknown species of snake” and released Bluebonnets have been plentiful this season, but a picture of a snake that has gone viral, has bluebonnet enthusiasts on edge. Jeff Wooten of Cen-Tex Pest Control calls it nature's annual awakening. A viral photo showing a blue “Texas Bonnet Rattlesnake” is merely an April Fools’ Day joke. It is safe to say, with certainty, that this rattlesnake has reached an evolutionary point where it is interacting with our Texas State Flower. Texas wildflowers are everywhere, and so are some dangers if you venture out in them. That's where snakes hide. That's when it bit. "I had what was called a "non-envenomation." Bluebonnet season also means snake season in Texas. Posted at 6:13 PM, Apr 14, 2020 . A stunning photograph had some wondering whether it was real. The aftermath of every April 1 sees a few online jokes that linger and continue to fool and confuse readers well after that day has come and passed, and this item is proving to be one of them. It left two vicious fang marks and ultimately a bruise and a scar," he recalled. "Realize, you're never really alone, so be cautious of your surroundings," he said. The Governing Committee at TITA has designated the snake’s scientific name as ‘Crotalus Lupinus,’ and the discoverer, Robert McCrae, has assigned the common name of ‘Texas Bonnet Rattlesnake.’ While a lot of research is still needed, this find reestablishes everything we teach about natural selection and adaptation. Moose should also avoiding licking vans, trucks, or people. The Governing Committee at TITA has designated the snake’s scientific name as ‘Crotalus Lupinus,’ and the discoverer, Robert McCrae, has assigned the common name of ‘Texas Bluebonnet Rattlesnake.’ “While a lot of research is still needed, this find reestablishes everything we … This is the first Texas Bonnet Rattlesnake that we have documented but maybe that’s the whole point … this species has evolved so they will NOT be seen. Snopes and the Snopes.com logo are registered service marks of Snopes.com. The best way to protect yourself? Dr. William Nye, founder of TITA and Professor of Biological Sciences at The University of Texas, released this statement after visiting Bend, Texas to inspect the snake over the weekend: “This weekend, we had the opportunity to observe a previously unknown specimen in Bend, Texas. There were also warnings that this newly evolved creature is dangerous, and that people should be careful while playing in the Bluebonnets (plants). LAKE WACO, TX​ — Spring means snake season in Texas. Spring time is here! Evolution is Nature’s smartest tool and I remain hopeful that future data reveals a thriving new species.”. As indicated by the 1 April 2014 dating of the original article, the description of the Texas Bonnet Rattlesnake’s discovery is an April Fool’s Day prank, and the creature itself (along with the “Texas Identification and Taxonomy Association” organization and the fabricated local television news screen shots embedded in the article) is nothing more than a fictional creation devised in the perpetration of a joke. And on the Austin Reddit page, there's an equally frightening image of a snake lying in wait.. The snake has obvious similarities to the Lupinis Texensis, or Bluebonnet. This is the first Texas Bonnet Rattlesnake that we have documented but maybe that’s the whole point … this species has evolved so they will NOT be seen. Some Texans wear cowboy boots to look stylish, but real Texans wear cowboy boots to prevent snake bites, particularly, when snakes go for the ankles. The snake has obvious similarities to the Lupinis Texensis, or Bluebonnet. Watch where you walk. Dr. William Nye, founder of TITA and Professor of Biological Sciences at The University of Texas, released this statement after visiting Bend, Texas to inspect the snake over the weekend: But, hibernating critters, like rattlesnakes, are back out and about. Russ Kidwell sure won't. It's the time we're mostly likely to see them, and if we're lucky, avoid their bite. Don't forget those storage buildings. The snake has obvious similarities to the Lupinis Texensis, or Bluebonnet. Whoever that person on the viral call may be, you should know Canadian medical organizations have released statements refuting his comments. Wooten says avoid places like tall grass and shady spots. A website presenting itself as an educational tool on the integrity of U.S. elections bases its extrapolations on debunked rumors and hoaxes. The Governing Committee at TITA has designated the snake’s scientific name as ‘Crotalus Lupinus,’ and the discoverer, Robert McCrae, has assigned the common name of ‘Texas Bonnet Rattlesnake.’ While a lot of research is still needed, this find reestablishes everything we teach about natural selection and adaptation. What makes spring the most dangerous time? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Boots didn't help him much, because a rattlesnake bit him on the hand.