Candoia bibroni australis

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Solomon Island Tree Boa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Squamata Class: Serpentes Order: Boidae Family: Boinae Genus: Candoia Species: C. bibroni Subspecies: C. b. australis
Trinomial name
Candoia bibroni australis

The Solomon Island Tree Boa (Candoia bibroni australis) is a subspecies of snake.

Contents 1 Range 2 Size 3 Life Span 4 Diet 5 References

[edit] Range

The C. b. australis are only found in the Solomon Islands, where they get their names from.

[edit] Size

An adult C. b. australis can grow up to 2-5 feet. Mature females are typically much larger than the males.

[edit] Life Span

A C. b. australis can easily grow to the age of 10 plus.

[edit] Diet

The young will prey on small frogs and lizards, while an adult will often go for larger prey such as smaller rodents.

[edit] References

Bartlett, Patricia P.; Billy Griswold, DVM, R.D. Bartlett. Reptiles, Amphibians, and invertebrates (An Identification and care guide). Barron's Educational Series, Inc., pg. 7. ISBN 0-7641-1650-9.