Madagascar Ground Boa — printable fact sheet
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Madagascar Ground Boa
Acrantophis madagascariensis
The Madagascar Ground Boa is a large, non-venomous snake endemic to Madagascar. Known for its robust body and distinctive patterns, this boa is primarily terrestrial but can occasionally be found in low vegetation or trees. It plays a critical role in controlling rodent populati…
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- Despite its intimidating size, the Madagascar Ground Boa is completely non-venomous and poses little danger to humans.
- The Madagascar Ground Boa uses constriction to subdue its prey, which includes rodents, birds, and occasionally lizards. Unlike many other boas, it is most active at dusk and during the night. Females are generally larger than males, sometimes reaching over 3 meters in length.
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