Candoia bibroni australis
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Candoia bibroni australis

Candoia bibroni australis is a nonvenomous boa subspecies endemic to the Solomon Islands.

Appearance

Adults can grow up to 2 to 5 feet (0.6 to 1.5 m) in total length (including tail). Mature females are typically much larger than the males. Longevity is 10 years or more.

Distribution

Geography

Found in the Solomon Islands.

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The type locality given is "Nouvelle-Calédonie" (New Caledonia).

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Diet and Nutrition

The young will prey on small frogs and lizards, while adults will feed on larger prey such as smaller rodents.

References

1. Candoia bibroni australis Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candoia_bibroni_australis

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