stackyFACTSThe incredibly confusing reptile that literally never has to check its own blind spots.
The incredibly confusing reptile that literally never has to check its own blind spots. Originating from classical antiquity, this strange serpent features a fully functioning, venomous head precisely where its tail should be. It can crawl in both directions, completely bypassing the need to ever turn around in tight areas. However, one has to imagine the absolute logistical nightmare of trying to coordinate a simple forward slither when both ends want to be the front.
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