Boomslang snake: agility, color, venom

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The Highly Venomous Boomslang Snake Keeps to the Trees

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Boomslang ( Dispholidus typus) is a slender snake with a large, blunt head and large eyes that provide excellent vision.

Adult boomslangs can reach lengths of up to 6 feet , with males often displaying a bright green coloration, while females are typically brown or olive.

The snake's smooth, glossy scales give it a sleek appearance, making it well-suited for life in the trees.

Despite being one of the few snakes capable of delivering a fatal bite to humans, this tree snake is timid and generally avoids confrontation.

The name boomslang literally translates to "tree snake" in Dutch , with Dutch settlers in South Africa bestowing this title upon the snake in the mid-19th century .

The snake's natural habitat is increasingly fragmented by deforestation, making it more difficult for these snakes to find food and suitable nesting sites.

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