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Jamaican boa
Chilabothrus subflavus
The Jamaican boa is a large, non-venomous snake endemic to the island of Jamaica. This nocturnal reptile inhabits forests, woodlands, and limestone caves, where it is an important predator of birds, rodents, and bats. With a distinctive yellow and black pattern, the Jamaican boa…
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- The Jamaican boa is the only large native predator remaining on Jamaica, playing a vital role in controlling local rodent and bird populations.
- Jamaican boas are excellent climbers and often hunt in trees at night. They use constriction to subdue their prey, which includes birds, rodents, and occasionally bats. Females give birth to live young rather than laying eggs, which is unusual among snakes.
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