Nosy Komba ground boa


The Nosy Komba ground boa is a non-venomous boa species endemic to the island of Madagascar. It is brownish in colour and is found on the western side of the island. It was considered conspecific with the Madagascar tree boa.

Distribution and habitat

to Madagascar. The type locality given is "Madagascar".

Feeding

and generally nocturnal, it feeds on mammals and birds. Its thermoreceptive pits help it to locate its prey. It will also leave the trees to actively hunt for small mammals on the ground. Favors trees and shrubs near streams, rivers, ponds and swamps.