EPISODE · Sep 12, 2025 · 5 MIN
Are snakes tamed by breast milk?
from Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists · host Dr Chris Smith
Sva writes in, asking whether stories of snakes being tamed by human milk have any grounding in science. James Tytko took on the question with the help of herpetologist Fortunate Mafeta Phaka, and Angela Julian of the Amphibian and Reptiles Group of the UK. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Embed this episode
NOW PLAYING
Are snakes tamed by breast milk?
0:00
5:01
1×
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this episode of Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists?
This episode is 5 minutes long.
When was this Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists episode published?
This episode was published on September 12, 2025.
Can I download this Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists episode?
Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!