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Multiple Sightings of the Invasive Species "Taiwanese Rat Snake" in Higashi Village, Okinawa; Concerns About Its Impact on a World Natural Heritage Site; Ministry of the Environment Urges People to Contact the Authorities if They See One.

The Taiwanese rat snake, a designated invasive species, was sighted in April and May of this year on the grounds of a private facility in Kesaji, Higashi Village. This is the third time the snake has been found in the three northern villages of the main island since its first capture in Kunigami Village in 2022, raising serious concerns about its impact on the ecosystem of the World Natural Heritage site.
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The Taiwanese rat snake, a designated invasive species, was sighted in April and May of this year on the grounds of a private facility in Kesaji, Higashi Village. This is the third time the snake has been found in the three northern villages of the main island since its first capture in Kunigami Village in 2022, raising serious concerns about its impact on the ecosystem of the World Natural Heritage site.

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沖縄タイムス+プラス broke the news on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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