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Common Boomslang (Dispholidus typus), family Colubridae, South Africa

Rear fanged and strongly venomous.

Whereas most rear-fanged snakes are only mildly venomous, the Boomslang is actually quite dangerously venomous.

Photograph by Shane The Environmentalist

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Boomslangs By: Dr. Giuseppe Mazza From: The Mating Game 1976

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Uncharismatic Fact of the Day

Open wide! The boomslang snake has one of the biggest mouths of any snake, capable of opening its jaws up to 170°! This is because boomslangs are opisthoglyphous, meaning that the fangs which deliver venom are farther back in their mouths- so to ensure their venom is properly delivered, they have to have a very big bite.

(Image: A boomslang snake (Dispholidus typus) bearing its fangs by Duncan Noakes)

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Don’t boop this snoot: Meet the Boomslang (Dispholidus typus)! 🐍This unusual-looking snake can open its jaws as wide as 170 degrees. Its venom, which is especially potent, affects the circulatory system—preventing blood from clotting and causing serious internal bleeding. Found in parts of Africa including Botswana and Zimbabwe, the boomslang typically feeds on prey like lizards and frogs.

Photo: timbrammer, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist