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New species of tree snake with completely black eyes is discovered
The black snake Dendrelaphis atra has been discovered on an island in Papua New Guinea; this species stands out for its ...
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This Elusive Snake’s Habitat Is Under Threat in Ecuador. Here’s How Conservationists Are Fighting Back
I’ve seen this species alive in the wild twice during my own fieldwork,” says Diego Cisneros-Heredia, an ecologist at the San ...
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4-foot reptilian predator spotted 'enveloping' hawk turns out to be new snake species
Measuring as long as 4 feet, 8 inches, the Dendrelaphis anthracina, or coal black tree snake, was identified by scientist Fred Kraus while visiting Sudest Island (also called Vanatinai and Tagula ...
9 fascinating green snake species across the globe, from the green tree python to the boomslang
Green snakes, found across continents, exhibit diverse behaviors and habitats, ranging from harmless insectivores to venomous predators. Their excepti ...
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3-foot-long creature with black tongue found on island. It’s a new species
They turned out to be a new species: Dendrelaphis roseni, or Rosen’s tree snake. A Dendrelaphis roseni, or Rosen’s tree snake. Photo from and shared by Fred Kraus Rosen’s tree snakes are ...
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6-foot boa constrictor removed from tree in North Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas — A sneaky slithery serpent got stuck in a tree in Arlington's Veterans ... access a branch low enough to safely grab the snake and get it down. "We are incredibly thankful ...