Venomous snake slithers out of family's Christmas tree

A British family recieved the shock of their lives when a venomous snake slithered out of their Christmas tree moments after they had finished decorating it.

Rob and Marcela Wild, who moved to South Africa from Borehamwood, Hertfordshire 15-years-ago, were admiring their festive fir with children Edward and Sahara when the venomous boomslang appeared from behind a bauble.

The snake is seen suspending itself out of the tree before settling amongst the lights and tinsel.

Boomslang snakes are drop-by-drop the most poisonous snake in South Africa.

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