Boidae
Belau Bevel-nosed Boa
HarmlessCandoia superciliosa
2 photographs of the Belau Bevel-nosed Boa. © laurawies.
The Belau Bevel-nosed Boa (Candoia superciliosa) is a non-venomous snake in the Boidae family, recorded in 3 countries.
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About the Belau Bevel-nosed Boa
Candoia superciliosa, known commonly as the Palau bevel-nosed boa or Belau bevel-nosed boa, is a species of snake in the family Boidae. As its common name suggests, it is found in Palau. Its diet consists of almost exclusively ectotherms.
Subspecies
In addition to the nominate subspecies, there is one other subspecies, Candoia superciliosa crombiei Smith, et al. 2001, the Ngeaur bevel-nosed boa, from the island of Ngeaur.
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Frequently asked: Belau Bevel-nosed Boa
- Is the Belau Bevel-nosed Boa venomous?
- No. The Belau Bevel-nosed Boa (Candoia superciliosa) is non-venomous and is not considered dangerous to humans. Like most snakes, it will retreat rather than bite when given the chance.
- Is the Belau Bevel-nosed Boa poisonous?
- Snakes are venomous, not poisonous. "Poisonous" means harmful to eat or touch; "venomous" means injecting toxins through a bite. The Belau Bevel-nosed Boa is neither poisonous nor venomous.
- Is the Belau Bevel-nosed Boa dangerous?
- The Belau Bevel-nosed Boa is not dangerous to humans. It has no medically significant venom and bites only defensively if cornered or handled.
- Where does the Belau Bevel-nosed Boa live?
- The Belau Bevel-nosed Boa has verified records in 3 countries, including Palau, Micronesia (Federated States of), Papua New Guinea. See the distribution section below for its full range.
Where it is found
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Classification
How scientists group this snake, from the broadest category down to the exact species. Each step narrows to its closest relatives.
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Distribution from GBIF & iNaturalist. Venom status per CDC. Background: Wikipedia. Informational only. Never handle a snake to identify it.