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 * ... that the diporus subspecies of the Bothrops neuwiedi pitviper is one of the main causes of snakebite injury in Argentina?
 * ... that the venom of the Beaded Lizard (pictured) has been found to contain several enzymes useful in the manufacturing of drugs to treat diabetes?
 * ... that some populations of Carbonell's wall lizard inhabit oak woodland, and others sand dunes?
 * ... that Kotschy's gecko climbs well despite not having adhesive pads on its toes?
 * ... that Lycodon chrysoprateros, a snake species endemic to the Philippines, is considered critically endangered because its range is only 52 sqkm?