New guinea viper boa
A species of Bevel-nosed boas, Also known as New guinea boa Scientific name : Candoia aspera Genus : Bevel-nosed boas
New guinea viper boa, A species of Bevel-nosed boas
Also known as:
New guinea boa
Scientific name: Candoia aspera
Genus: Bevel-nosed boas
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Description
Candoia aspera, known commonly as the viper boa or New Guinea ground boa, is a species of snake in the family Boidae. As its common name suggests, it is found in New Guinea. They are a terrestrial species, living in the undergrowth. They are considerably smaller than the rest of the Boidae. Viper boas get anywhere from 2' to 3' feet in length. They are known to be primarily nocturnal. Viper boas are known to be...
General Info
Lifespan
10-20 years
Diet
New guinea viper boa predominantly consumes small mammals, particularly rodents, using its specialized ambush hunting techniques. Its diet may occasionally include birds, constituting a well-rounded carnivorous diet.
Appearance
New guinea viper boa is a medium-sized snake, known for its stout, muscular body and rough, keeled scales. Its overall coloration is a mottled blend of brown, grey, and tan patterns, effectively camouflaging it in its natural habitat. The snake has a characteristic wide, flat head. Males are generally smaller and thinner than females, but there are no notable differences in markings or coloration between the genders.
Behavior
New guinea viper boa displays a nocturnal lifestyle, hunting and feeding primarily at night. It is a solitary species, showing territorial characteristics by using scent marking. As a predator, new guinea viper boa lies in ambush, camouflaging seamlessly in its natural habitat. Renowned for its unique constriction method, new guinea viper boa coiling its body around its prey to immobilize and consume it.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Boas Genus
Bevel-nosed boas Species
New guinea viper boa 
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