A wonder of nature

Traditionally, odd animals were considered unlucky, but today, scientists see Double Dave as a natural wonder. This snake isn’t bad luck; it’s a symbol of nature’s incredible diversity. Dave Schneider and Dave Burkett believe that even more remarkable secrets lie hidden in nature.

Mysterious anomaly

It’s astonishing how snakes, creatures both admired and feared for ages, can have unique medical conditions. Having two heads is just one of the many extraordinary things these enigmatic reptiles can exhibit. Recently, a peculiar Massachusetts snake baffled top scientists, including Dave and Dave, sparking curiosity about its exceptional traits.

Captivating anacondas

The New England Aquarium is renowned for its captivating marine life. Seals with their playful antics, majestic flying birds, and adorable penguins steal the spotlight with their distinct characters, drawing visitors year after year. But no matter where you visit, giant anacondas never fail to astonish aquarium-goers.

Nature’s deadliest snake

As you wander through the Amazon rainforest exhibit at the aquarium, you can’t miss the enormous, highly venomous snakes. These snakes, some of the world’s most dangerous, draw tens of thousands of curious visitors each year. In early 2019, a peculiar event, uncommon in nature, in the snake area grabbed the staff’s notice.

Ann the anaconda

During preparations for a special event after closing time, a keen-eared employee detected a strange sound near Ann, the female anaconda’s enclosure. Ann, a massive eight-year-old snake, typically weighing 30 pounds and stretching 10 feet, was behaving oddly, which caught their attention.

… Huh?

An unusual noise drew the staff’s attention to Ann, their cherished anaconda. To their astonishment, Ann was in the midst of an uncommon event—giving birth to baby snakes! While they were thrilled, a puzzling question arose: Ann had been at the aquarium for some time, so how did she have offspring without a male snake?