Photo by Jsayre64 (Wikimedia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA Battle for the Ages<\/h3>\n
The Common Garter Snake has actually evolved an immunity to this particular toxin. Interestingly enough, scientists have discovered that it is actually a genetic characteristic that prohibits the toxin from binding to the snake. What does this mean? It means the Common Garter Snake and the Rough Skinned Newt are connected through co-evolution. Over time the snake enjoyed feasting on Newts until one day the Rough Skinned Newt became toxic in an attempt to prevent predation. In an effort to “one-up” the crafty little newt the Common Garter Snake evolved an immunity to higher levels of toxin. This back and forth battle has existed for many years and I am guessing the ball is now in the Rough Skinned Newt’s court. Perhaps evolution will slightly alter the deadly toxin so it becomes effective again. Of course, this will only happen if there is a need for it. Don’t you just love nature?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
To continue our week of Newts, we are heading to the west coast of North America to study the Rough Skinned Newt. I will let you choose whether you go to Alaska or California, since today’s creature can be found anywhere between these two locations. Personally, I am going to pick the sunny south since I figure we will have a better chance finding one if there is no snow. The Rough Skinned Newt is known for their high levels of toxicity. Remember I mentioned that how the Chinese Fire Belly Newt was toxic but it probably wouldn’t harm you….well, <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5817,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4024],"tags":[348,2722,2720,2721,2712,2711,4025,2719,396],"yoast_head":"\n
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