A Secret Treasure of Rare Snakes in Ecuador

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A decade ago, a young American scientist named Alex Bentley traveled to the small Ecuadorian town of Mera to study an elusive species of snake known as the “X.” During his visit, a local forest ranger told him about an old man who possessed an extraordinary collection of snakes. Arriving at a hut located on the man’s property, Bentley found a sign announcing an entry price of $1 for adults and 50 cents for children. The outside was surrounded by…