Least Concern
Boomslang
Dispholidus typus
A slender tree-dwelling rear-fanged snake with large eyes and excellent vision.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
8–12 years in the wild
Size
Length 1–1.6 m
Scientific Name
Dispholidus typus
About Boomslang
A slender tree-dwelling rear-fanged snake with large eyes and excellent vision.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 8–12 years in the wild, a size of Length 1–1.6 m, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Boomslangs can inflate the front part of their bodies when threatened, making them look larger.
Where Boomslang Lives
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Kruger woodland
, South Africa
Okavango fringe
, Botswana