Madagascar Tree Boa
Madagascar tree boa is a large to medium size non-poisonous snake endemic to Madagascar. At present, there are two recognized subspecies of this snake. It is less arboreal than other tree boas, spending a lot of time on the ground. They are nocturnal and kill their prey by constriction. Males are smaller than females.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Boidae |
| Subfamily | Sanziniinae |
| Genus | Sanzinia |
| Scientific Name | Sanzinia madagascariensis |
| Other Names | Malagasy Tree Boa |
| Length | Around 5 – 6 ft |
| Weight | 7 – 13 lbs |
| Color | Comprises of two color variations- one group is green to grayish-green while the other is yellow, orange and brown |
| Distribution | Madagascar |
| Habitat | Forested areas near streams, rivers, swamps, ponds |
| Diet | Small mammals, birds |
| Predators | Birds of prey, fossa |
| Venom Fact | Non-venomous |
| Breeding Season | November to February |
| Mode of Reproduction | Ovoviviparous (producing young ones by means of eggs hatched inside the body of the parent) |
| Litter Size | Up to 12 |
| Gestation Period | 6 months |
| Reproductive Age | 2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | In Wild: Around 15 years In Captivity: Up to 20 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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