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Indianapolis Zoo invites public to name new extreme snakes

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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Zoo is getting set to open a new extreme snake exhibit this spring, but before they do, zoo officials are inviting the public to help name its three featured snake species.

The new exhibit, "Size, Speed & Venom: Extreme Snakes," is set to debut May 25. The exhibit will feature 20 species, including a black mamba, reticulated python and a green mamba.

Zoo officials in a press release said they are looking for names with wild creativity. The zoo's eastern diamondback rattlesnake is named Neil Diamond.

ON FACEBOOK | Indianapolis Zoo extreme snake naming contest

Individuals whose names are chosen will receive four zoo admission tickets.

Name suggestions will be taken through 11:59 p.m. March 10 with the winning names announced on March 14. Name submissions are only being accepted through the zoo's Facebook page.