Malagasy ground boa
A species of Boa, Also known as Madagascar boa Scientific name : Acrantophis madagascariensis Genus : Boa
Malagasy ground boa, A species of Boa
Also known as:
Madagascar boa
Scientific name: Acrantophis madagascariensis
Genus: Boa
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Description General Info
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Description
Acrantophis madagascariensis is a species of boid snake in the subfamily Sanziniinae that is endemic to the island of Madagascar. Its common names include Malagasy ground boa and Madagascar boa.
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Malagasy ground boa is a carnivorous species predominantly feeding on small mammals. It particularly preys upon rodents, using constriction as a hunting strategy to subdue and consume its targets.
Appearance
Malagasy ground boa is a large snake reaching lengths over two meters with a cylindrical, muscular body. Its scale-covered skin displays a marked pattern of black, brown, and beige as camouflage or coloration. These snakes exhibit no differing features with age, gender, or subspecies. Malagasy ground boa does not possess special anatomical features like wings or horns.
Behavior
Malagasy ground boa primarily exhibits a nocturnal and solitary lifestyle, frequently indulging in terrestrial burrowing. Key behaviors include the use of their enlarged posterior maxillary teeth for delivering venom and a prehensile tail for climbing. Minimal social interaction, primarily during mating season, characterizes their behavioral pattern.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Boas Genus
Boa Species
Malagasy ground boa 
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