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Women who have just finished ovulating are better at detecting snakes than at other times of their menstrual cycle, according to an unusual study that sheds light on in-built reflexes for survival.

Women who have just finished ovulating are better at detecting snakes than at other times of their menstrual cycle, according to an unusual study that sheds light on inbuilt reflexes for survival.

Women who have just finished ovulating are better at detecting snakes than at other times of their menstrual cycle, according to an unusual study that sheds light on in-built reflexes for survival.

Why women are best at spotting snakes after ovulating (hormones intensify 'fear reflex') By DAILY MAIL REPORTER . Published: 20:31 EDT, 9 March 2012 | Updated: 21:12 EDT, 9 March 2012 . 5.

After ovulation, women are not only at their most fertile, they are more adept at spotting snakes, too. Useful if you're in the Outback, not so useful in Britain.