Boomslang (Dispholidus typus)​​​​​​​​​They are highly venomous, possessing hemotoxic venom that affects blood clotting. Despite their potency, bites are rare as boomslangs are shy and reclusive.​​​​​​​​​ Unlike many snakes, boomslangs have exceptionally large eyes for their head size, giving them a keen sense of vision. "Boomslang" translates to "tree snake" in Afrikaans, reflecting its arboreal nature. In East Africa, boomslangs come in about 16 different color variations. There is a rule used