As with the coal black tree snake, the atra tree snake has thus far only been found on its initial island of discovery, Misima. Another new snake species has orange eyes.

Tree-dwelling, solitary snake that feeds on birds, eggs, chameleons, and rodents. Internal haemorrhages are lethal if left untreated, though bites are exceptional due to the snake's reclusive, ...

What's to love about snakes? Jackie Kovacs shows Tuscaloosa News staffer Gary Cosby Jr. during their snake hunt.