Dumeril’s Boa
Dumeril’s boa is a medium-sized, terrestrial, non-poisonous snake occurring in Madagascar and Reunion Island. There are no subspecies of this snake. They are known to be docile in nature and make excellent pets. Females tend to be larger than males.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Boidae |
| Subfamily | Sanziniinae |
| Genus | Acrantophis |
| Scientific Name | Acrantophis dumerili |
| Other Names | Madagascar Ground Boa |
| Length | Around 6.5 ft
Largest specimen: 8 ft, 6 in |
| Weight | Up to 20 lbs |
| Color | Ground color is gray-brown with dark patches |
| Distribution | Madagascar, Reunion Island |
| Habitat | Semi-arid regions with low rainfall, thornbush, savanna, woodland, grassland, tropical forest, open forest |
| Diet | Birds, lizards, small mammals, other snakes |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernates during cooler months |
| Predators | Fossas, dogs, cats, birds of prey, other snakes (including own species), small mammals and pigs eat young ones |
| Venom Fact | Non-venomous |
| Breeding Season | March – May |
| Mode of Reproduction | Ovoviviparous (producing young ones by means of eggs hatched inside the body of the parent) |
| Litter Size | 6 to 28 |
| Gestation Period | 4 to 8 months |
| Reproductive Age | 3 – 5 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | Up to 20 years or more |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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