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Forty-seven
venomous: two coral snake species (Micrurus spp.), the fer-de-lance (Bothrops atrox) and the South American bushmaster (Lachesis muta). The common coral (Micrurus fulvius) is found on at least two of the Bocas Islands: Gaspar Grande and Monos. No venomous snakes inhabit Tobago.(see more...
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Puff adder (Bitis arietans)

The nominate subspecies
described here.
The species is commonly known as the puff adder, African puff adder, or common puff adder. (
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Russell's viper (Daboia russelli)

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Black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)

The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a species of highly venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae. It is native to parts of sub-Saharan Africa. First formally described by Albert Günther in 1864, it is the second-longest venomous snake after the king cobra; mature specimens generally exceed 2 m (6 ft 7 in) and commonly grow to 3 m (9.8 ft). Specimens of 4.3 to 4.5 m (14 to 15 ft) have been reported. Its skin colour varies from grey to dark brown. Juvenile black mambas tend to be paler than adults and darken with age. Despite the common name, the skin of a black mamba is not black, but rather describes the inside of its mouth, which it displays when feeling threatened.
The species is both
savannah, woodland, rocky slopes and in some regions, dense forest. It is diurnal
and is known to prey on birds and small mammals. Over suitable surfaces, it can move at speeds up to 16 km/h (10 mph) for short distances. Adult black mambas have few natural predators.
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least concern on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)'s Red List of Threatened Species. (Full article...) (Full article...
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