Madagascar Ground Boa
FamilyBoidae
Venom TypeNon-venomous
Max Length3 m
RangeMadagascar
HabitatDry forest
DietSmall mammals, birds
Danger LevelLow
About the Madagascar Ground Boa
The largest snake in Madagascar. Endemic to the island and found nowhere else on Earth. Nocturnal ambush predators. Give birth to live young. Their habitat is shrinking due to deforestation and agricultural expansion. One of the few boas that lives in semi-arid regions. Play an important ecological role controlling rodent populations.
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