Madagascar Ground Boa

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Acrantophis madagascariensis

Madagascar Ground Boa, a reference photo
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Acrantophis madagascariensis is a species of boid snake in the subfamily Sanziniinae that is endemic to the island of Madagascar. Its common names include the Madagascar ground boa and Malagasy ground boa.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Madagascar Ground Boa being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Boidae
Species
Acrantophis madagascariensis

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