Dumeril’s Ground Boa
Acrantophis dumerili

Madagascar’s wildlife, including the Dumeril’s ground boa, is suffering from habitat loss as forests are converted into lands suitable for grazing and agricultural use. The boa’s survival is in danger also from hunting out of fear, superstition and for their skins. The Zoo participates in a captive breeding program for the threatened ground predator.

Fact File

Length: 4 to 6.5 ft

Habitat: Dry forest

Prey: Small mammals, birds, lizards and frogs

Non-venomous

Status: Species at Risk IUCN—Vulnerable)