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4-foot reptilian predator spotted 'enveloping' hawk turns out to be new snake species
On Rossel Island, Kraus found Dendrelaphis melanarkys, or the black net tree snake. This 4-foot, 11-inch reptile is easier to ...
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Removing Africa's Deadliest Tree Snake from a Home Garden Granadilla Bush
In this video, we take on the challenge of removing one of Africa’s most dangerous snakes, found in a home garden’s ...
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One Africa's Deadliest Back Fanged Tree Snakes on Full Display
Get an up-close look at one of Africa's deadliest back-fanged tree snakes in this thrilling video! Watch as we explore the dangerous beauty of this fascinating species and learn about its behavior, ...
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New species of large, black-eyed snake discovered by scientists in Papua New Guinea
Herpetologist Fred Kraus discovered a new arboreal snake species, Dendrelaphis atra, on Misima Island in Papua New Guinea. This snake, characterized by its matte black coloration and adaptability ...