Meaning of the word boomslang in English

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boomslang

US /ˈbuːmslæŋ/
UK /ˈbuːm.slæŋ/
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Noun

a large, highly venomous arboreal snake (Dispholidus typus) of sub-Saharan Africa, typically green or brown with large eyes and a short head.

Example:
The safari guide warned us about the highly venomous boomslang.
A boomslang's venom is hemotoxic, causing internal bleeding.
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