2025.04.12 14:21 GMT+8

This snake doesn't need males, and Chinese scientists reveal its genetic secrets

Updated 2025.04.12 14:21 GMT+8
CGTN

Chinese scientists have decoded the genome of the flowerpot snake, the world's only all-female snake species. This tiny, 20-centimeter snake reproduces without males, thanks to a unique triploid genome and powerful DNA repair mechanisms. The discovery challenges long-held beliefs about asexual reproduction and evolution. 

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