Dumeril's Boa
Scientific name
Acrantophis dumerili
Lifespan
About 20 years
Range
The Dumeril's boa lives in the forests of Madagascar.
Diet
Dumeril's boas prey on small mammals, birds, and lizards.
Social Structure
This species is ovoviviparous, meaning they give birth to live young rather than laying eggs. Females will lay 6-8 babies at a time.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Threats in the Wild
The wild population of the Dumeril's boa is stable. They are sometimes threatened by humans who are trying to protect their domestic poultry from predation.
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