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Incredibly venomous African viper reported in SoCal neighborhood not found. 'Stay vigilant,' police say
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Amy Hubbard , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· September 29, 2026
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Police urged residents not to approach the extremely venomous snake, but to report sightings.
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