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CORAL SNAKES, SEA SNAKES, BOOMSLANGS, BIRD SNAKES, AUSTRALIAN
DEATH ADDERS and TAIPANS
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Preceptor Directive:
• Red Directive: Immediate Evacuation; Contact Preceptor ASAP

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