REPTILIAN TUESDAY # 52

REPTILIAN TUESDAY #52

We’re going to a tiny island off the east coast of Africa to meet today’s reptile. These rare reptiles are gorgeous. Let’s go on a hike to meet…

MEET THE ROUND ISLAND BOA!

   Range/Habitat: Round Island

   Diet: Carnivore: lizards

   Length: 3- 5 ft

   Conservation Status: endangered

Fun Facts:

  • Round Island Boas are one of the world’s rarest snakes.
  • They have keeled shaped scales.
  • Round Island boas have long slender bodies and narrow heads.
  • Female Round Island boas lay eggs.
  • Young Round Island boas are bright orange when they are born.

Round Island Boas are so cool. Luckily, these endangered snakes have people working to help increase their numbers. We sure hope they are successful!

 

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