Shabnam Mohammadi, Utah State University (IMAGE) Utah State University Caption Utah State University scientist Shabnam Mohammadi and colleagues published new findings about snakes possessing a mutation that allows the reptiles to safety consume toxic toads in the Nov. 16, 2016, Royal Society Proceedings B. Credit Mary-Ann Muffoletto/Utah State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.