Venomous African viper on the loose in California

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 22:32 · Archive

A Gaboon viper, four to five feet long, escaped in an Orange County residential area.

A Gaboon viper, four to five feet long, was last seen Monday in a tree in an Orange County, California residential neighbourhood. Authorities have warned residents to stay inside and maintain their distance from the snake.

How it is being reported

• Extremely venomous viper snake is LOOSE in California neighborhood as residents are urgently warned to stay awayDaily Mail · 29 Sept, 21:51
• Extremely venomous African viper that can grow to 7ft on the loose in Orange CountyNew York Post · 29 Sept, 17:35
• Terrified California residents warned to stay inside as deadly 5-foot African viper escapesIndependent World · 29 Sept, 15:17

In this story: Orange County · California

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