Boidae
Clouded Boa Constrictor
HarmlessBoa nebulosa
The Clouded Boa Constrictor (Boa nebulosa) is a non-venomous snake in the Boidae family, recorded in 2 countries.
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- Boidae
About the Clouded Boa Constrictor
Boa nebulosa, the Dominican boa, is a species of snake in the family Boidae. The species is endemic to Dominica.
Diet
Boa nebulosa eats rodents, bats, iguanas and occasionally hens.
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Frequently asked: Clouded Boa Constrictor
- Is the Clouded Boa Constrictor venomous?
- No. The Clouded Boa Constrictor (Boa nebulosa) 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 Clouded Boa Constrictor poisonous?
- Snakes are venomous, not poisonous. "Poisonous" means harmful to eat or touch; "venomous" means injecting toxins through a bite. The Clouded Boa Constrictor is neither poisonous nor venomous.
- Is the Clouded Boa Constrictor dangerous?
- The Clouded Boa Constrictor is not dangerous to humans. It has no medically significant venom and bites only defensively if cornered or handled.
- Where does the Clouded Boa Constrictor live?
- The Clouded Boa Constrictor has verified records in 2 countries, including Dominica, Guadeloupe. See the distribution section below for its full range.
- What does the Clouded Boa Constrictor eat?
- Boa nebulosa eats rodents, bats, iguanas and occasionally hens.
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.