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Boomslang (Dispholidus typus)

The Boomslang is widespread in South Africa except in dry desert areas. The Boomslang is fond of trees and seems to glide along branches with effortless ease. The name "Boomslang" is from the Afrikaans - "Boom" means tree and "slang" means snake, therefore "tree snake" an apt description.

The Boomslang feeds on Chameleons , lizards and small birds.

The head is blunt with very large eyes. The colour varies considerably and this causes the Boomslang to be wrongly identified on many occasions.

The venom is very poisonous and can cause death from internal bleeding 1 to 3 days after being bitten.

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