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1. A juvenile Many-banded Krait (venomous)

found on a 'Hong Kong Snake Safaris' outing in Tai Mo Shan Country Park. (Photo courtesy of William Sargent)

Professionals at the Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden's (KFBG) Wild Animal Rescue Centre receive and check the health of captured snakes before releasing them back to the wild, away from human habitation.

2. A KFBG snake handler wears safety gloves

to hold a juvenile Chinese Cobra (venomous).

3. A young Burmese Python (non-venomous)

at KFBG. Adults can reach over 4.5m in length.

(Photos 2 and 3 courtesy of KFBG)

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