The discovery brings Oman’s documented snake species count to 22 The presence of the black cobra highlights Oman’s growing status as a key biodiversity hotspot in the region. @ea_oman/X Dubai ...

Measuring as long as 4 feet, 8 inches, the Dendrelaphis anthracina, or coal black tree snake, was identified by scientist Fred Kraus while visiting Sudest Island (also called Vanatinai and Tagula ...