A snake nicknamed Jodie Foster has reportedly been treated with a cancer therapy typically used in humans, according to a report highlighted by the Daily Mail. The case is notable because it reflects a wider trend of veterinary medicine borrowing advanced human treatments to tackle illnesses in exotic pets and zoo animals.

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