Haitian dwarf boa
A species of West indian wood snakes Scientific name : Tropidophis haetianus Genus : West indian wood snakes
Haitian dwarf boa, A species of West indian wood snakes
Scientific name: Tropidophis haetianus
Genus: West indian wood snakes
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Description General Info
Description
Tropidophis haetianus, or the Haitian dwarf boa, is a species of snake in the Tropidophiidae family. It is endemic to the Caribbean Islands.
General Info
Lifespan
12-20 years
Diet
Haitian dwarf boa is a carnivorous species that primarily feeds on small arthropods. It specifically employs a 'sit-and-wait' hunting strategy to prey on ants, isopods, and beetles found in its habitat.
Appearance
Haitian dwarf boa is a small to medium-sized snake with a stout body. Its skin is smooth and glossy with coloration ranging from dark olive to reddish-brown, often with dark blotches forming a pattern along its back. Mature specimens may exhibit prominent grooves on their scales. There doesn't appear to be significant differences in appearance brought about by age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Haitian dwarf boa is a largely solitary and nocturnal species, with unique adaptations for survival in its native forest habitat. It displays secretive behavior, exploiting crevices and burrows for refuge during the day, and emerging at dusk to hunt. Exceptionally, females become gregarious during oviposition, forming small temporary groups. No marked territorial tendencies are evident in this species.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dwarf boas Genus
West indian wood snakes Species
Haitian dwarf boa 
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