Biosecurity Authority confirm the snake found in Vatuwaqa is a Pacific Boa and poses no harm

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Biosecurity Authority confirm the snake found in Vatuwaqa is a Pacific Boa and poses no harm

By Shanil Singh

31/08/2021

[image: Supplied]

The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has confirmed that the snake that was found in Vatuwaqa this morning was a Pacific Boa.

The snake has been caught and released in Colo-I-Suva.

They say the snake is a native species and poses no harm to people.

A number of people have been sharing photos of the snake since this morning.

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