Acrantophis dumerili
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The Dumeril's Boa, although found reasonably easy in the pet industry in the United States, is found naturally only in the arid southwestern tip of the island of Madagascar. It is a smaller member of the boa family, rarely reaching more than 6 feet, with females being larger than males. Litter size of the Dumeril's is relatively small, but the babies are born larger than would be expected for a boa of this size, at 20-24 inches.
The Dumeril's Boa is on the C.I.T.E.S. I appendix since 1977. It is a ground-dwelling species that preys on small mammals and reptiles. The destruction of Madagascars forests for agriculture has left it vulnerable.
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