Ah, the rattlesnake at Skadar Lake – the viral sensation that sparked fear and panic but turned out to be just another seasonal misinformation! While tabloids spread stories without a shred of fact-checking about an American snake supposedly terrorizing a village, experts say the footage was likely taken in summer, not April, and that the snake isn’t native to Montenegro. Is it an escaped exotic pet or just a clever clickbait stunt? Herpetologist Lidija Leković warns about the dangers of sensationalism that fuels irrational fear and ruins the reputation of snakes, which are mostly shy and vital for the ecosystem. But hey, who wants boring facts when you can freak out over a rattlesnake on Facebook? Come on, tell us – do you buy this snake drama or is it just another media soap opera? Comment, argue, and remember – snakes aren’t killers, but clicks sure are!
