Venomous snake found in Christmas tree
3 years ago

Venomous snake found in Christmas tree

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A British family living near Cape Town in South Africa received an unexpected guest ahead of Christmas, when a venomous snake poked its head out from their Christmas tree. “She gave a shriek and shouted ‘snake’ and we all got back.” open image in gallery Boomslang in Christmas tree After a quick Google search, Mr Wild said that he determined the snake was a boomslang – the most poisonous snake in South Africa and one of the most dangerous snakes in the world. In a video of the ordeal, the green coloured snake can be seen slithering amongst the branches of the Wild family’s Christmas tree, often extending itself into thin air while anchored to the tree. “I wish there were lots of things under the tree on Christmas day, but not a four-foot poisonous snake,” Mr Wild said.

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