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Conservationists confirm that the Saint Lucia racer is the world's rarest species of snake, with fewer than 18 surviving in the wild. Populations of the small, non-venomous snake suffered rapid declines after mongooses were introduced from India in the late 19th Century. They were actually declared extinct in 1936 but an individual was discovered in 1973. To fully understand the state of the population, an international team of researchers undertook a five month study on the Caribbean island nation. They micro-chipped 11 snakes and are now investigating how to protect the species. "It was a huge relief to confirm that a population of the racer still survives," said Matthew Morton, Eastern Caribbean Programme Manager for Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust who were involved in the research, "but that relief is tempered by the knowledge of how close we still are to losing it forever."

[Emperor Wang]

Stupid mongooses ruining the snakes fun. I hope they dont become extinct but it doesnt look good for them

[knuggy]

[Sharon]

It never ceases to amaze me how irresponsible people were back then when they introduced non-native species to islands and other habitats. Look at what happens - destruction of a population.

The other sad thing is despite mans' best efforts, we cannot save everything from extinction. Survival of the fittest.

[Bastet]

That has to be one of the most beautiful snakes I've ever seen

[Pyramid_Head]

Looks like a regular snake too. I would never assume it was anything special.

[zombie-rot420]

18?! That's fuckin bonkers!

[greattonyO_o]

lol these snakes didnt have a chance against rikki tikki tavi..