Canopy Venom principle
Lessons from Boomslang
Strike from the branches.
Rear-Fanged Tree Hunting
Core lesson
Danger can hang lightly from branches before anyone sees the strike.
Biological basis
Boomslangs are arboreal snakes with large eyes and rear-fanged venom delivery. They hunt in trees and shrubs, feeding on birds, eggs, lizards, and other prey.
Best use cases
Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.
VenomCanopy huntingHidden dangerPatienceLight movement