Around 60 snakes not native to New Zealand have either been discovered at the border or in the country over the last 10 years.
The snake is generally found in South America and is not native to New Zealand. Although the rear-fanged snake is mildly venomous and could inflict pain on a human if it bites, it is not generally considered dangerous.
"Biosecurity New Zealand takes the threat of snakes establishing in New Zealand very seriously. This is why we have a multi-layered biosecurity system that involves strict import requirements, checks at the border and surveillance," the spokesperson said."It is also why we have trained personnel to handle detections safely and effectively.
Around one or two snakes that are not naturalized in New Zealand find their way into the country each year, while an average of eight are found at the border during security checks, according to theIn April, Newshub reported statistics from the MPI that revealed that 59 snakes not native to New Zealand have been found in the country over the last 10 years.
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