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A rare, lethal snake vanishes from Bayport Zoo, sparking a fierce investigation by the Hardy Boys. The clues initially point to their friend Phil Cohen, yet Frank and Joe remain convinced of his innocence.
Their search reveals additional snakes hidden in Phil’s basement and ultimately uncovers a covert black‑market laboratory that extracts venom for illicit sale. The mystery escalates as the boys delve into the secret operation, racing against time to stop a potentially deadly scheme.
Through careful detective work, the Hardy Boys must untangle the web of deception surrounding the missing snake, the underground lab, and the true motives behind the dangerous trade.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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