Tree-dwelling snake Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, September 18, 2014 · 12-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between August 2008 and September 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 18, 2014 · 12-Down · 5 letters
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arboreal snake of central and southern Africa whose bite is often fatal
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