Madagascar tree boa

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Sanzinia madagascariensis

Madagascar tree boa, a reference photo
Photo: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Sanzinia madagascariensis, also known as the Madagascar tree boa or Malagasy tree boa, is a boa species endemic to the island of Madagascar. It was once considered conspecific with the Nosy Komba ground boa (Sanzinia volontany). Like all other boas, it is non-venomous.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Madagascar tree 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
Sanzinia madagascariensis

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