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The species name "bibonius" is derived from the Latin word "bibo," meaning "to drink." The name was chosen by
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is large and triangular, clearly visible from above the snake. The body of the snake is dark brown, with lighter stripes across the back and tail. These stripes are narrower than the spaces between them, and are narrowest on the spine, broadening as they descend down the side of the snake. A
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to be a species of least concern, based on a survey in 2007. The island of
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Despite the range of the snake being limited to 300 square kilometers, the
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771:IUCN Red List data deficient species
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