Saint Lucia Racer (Erythrolamprus ornatus): Endemic to the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, this snake was thought to be extinct until rediscovered in the 1970s
Round Island Burrowing Boa (Bolyeria multocarinata): Found only on Round Island in Mauritius, this non-venomous boa is threatened by habitat destruction and invasive species
Madagascar Ground Boa (Acrantophis madagascariensis): Native to Madagascar, this large, non-venomous boa is rare due to habitat loss and collection for the pet trade
Honduran Emerald Tree Boa (Corallus batesii): Endemic to Honduras, this tree boa is critically endangered due to habitat destruction and collection for the pet trade
Inagua Boa (Epicrates chrysogaster): Found only on Great Inagua Island in the Bahamas, this boa is critically endangered due to habitat destruction and predation by feral animals
Short-nosed Sea Snake (Aipysurus apraefrontalis): Native to the Ashmore and Hibernia Reefs in Australia, this sea snake is one of the rarest due to its restricted range and threats from climate change and habitat degradation
Saba Island Python (Simalia tracyae): Found only on Saba Island in the Caribbean, this python is critically endangered due to habitat loss and predation by invasive species
Montserrat Threadsnake (Tetracheilostoma carlae): The smallest snake species in the world, endemic to the Caribbean island of Montserrat and threatened by habitat destruction
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