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Snakes, crocodiles, tortoises, chameleons and other reptiles are victims of a booming global wildlife trade, as Kenya records a sharp rise in the export of captive-bred and ranched wild animals over the last decade.
The concerns come barely weeks after officers from the National Police Service (NPS), Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and customs officials intercepted a python being smuggled through the Namanga border from Tanzania into Kenya.
The 13-foot snake had been concealed inside a wooden box disguised as motor vehicle spare parts aboard a passenger bus travelling to Nairobi. The driver and conductor were arrested as investigations continue.
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