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Solomon Island Tree Boa
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C. b. australis
Trinomial name
Candoia bibroni australis

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

Range

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

Size

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

Life Span

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

Diet

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

References

Bartlett, Patricia P. Reptiles, Amphibians, and invertebrates (An Identification and care guide). Barron's Educational Series, Inc. pp. pg. 7. ISBN 0-7641-1650-9. {{cite book}}: |pages= has extra text (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)