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Dumeril's Ground Boa

Acrantophis dumerili

Description:

Smaller and darker than the Madagascan Ground Boa and the markings on its flanks more 'vertebra' shaped. Nocturnal and ground dwelling.

Habitat:

This was taken during the day under the angle solar panels that supply the individual dwellings.

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3 Comments

Tukup
Tukup 3 years ago

Any day I see a snake is a good day!! Thanks for sharing Mel.

Mel11
Mel11 3 years ago

Thanks Jae, now changed

Jae
Jae 3 years ago

Awesome spotting, Mel11. You did fill in the scientific name for the Madagascar ground boa instead of the Dumeril's boa.

Mel11
Spotted by
Mel11

Ifaty, Toliara Province, Madagascar

Spotted on Nov 12, 2012
Submitted on Mar 10, 2021

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