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Western green mamba (Dendroaspis viridis)

Western green mamba (Dendroaspis viridis), a very dangerous slender snake that can grow to 2.4 m but is usually between 1.4 and 2.1 metres long. It seldom bites people but when it does, death often follows quickly. Native to West Africa

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Coffee palm viper (Bothriechis lateralis)

Coffee palm viper (Bothriechis lateralis) coiled on a branch. It can be over a metre in length but is generally less than 80 cm long. Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

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Galapagos lava lizard (Microlophus albemarlensis)

Galapagos lava lizard (Microlophus albemarlensis) on a rock shelf. It is generally between 10 and 20 cm long. Santiago (Saint James) Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

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