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Boomslang - Wikipedia The boomslang is a colubrid snake within the subfamily Colubrinae It belongs to the genus Dispholidus, which contains two other species, D pembae and D punctatus The boomslang is thought to be closely related to members of the genera Thelotornis, Thrasops, Rhamnophis, and Xyelodontophis, with which it forms the taxonomic tribe Dispholidini [5]
The Highly Venomous Boomslang Snake Keeps to the Trees The boomslang (Dispholidus typus) is a slender snake with a large, blunt head and large eyes that provide excellent vision Adult boomslangs can reach lengths of up to 6 feet, with males often displaying a bright green coloration, while females are typically brown or olive
Boomslang - African Snakebite Institute Full Name: Boomslang (Dispholidus typus) Other Names: Tree Snake Classification: HIGHLY VENOMOUS Map indicating the distribution of the Boomslang in Southern Africa The Boomslang is largely tree-living but may descend to the ground to bask In trees it poses no threat to humans as it is extremely reluctant to bite, and bites are rare
Boomslang | Tree-dwelling, Venomous, African | Britannica Boomslang, (Dispholidus typus), venomous snake of the family Colubridae, one of the few colubrid species that is decidedly dangerous to humans This moderately slender snake grows to about 1 8 metres (6 feet) in length and occurs in savannas throughout sub-Saharan Africa
Boomslang Animal Facts - Dispholidus typus - A-Z Animals What is a boomslang? A boomslang is a type of rear-fanged venomous snake This means the location of the fangs is in the back of the upper jaw instead of the front like most venomous snakes It must open its jaws very wide to strike at prey Their bright green or brown skin with black markings should help with identification