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Scientific Classification
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Reptilia
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Scientific Name
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Boiga
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Size
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Up to 8 ft. long
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Weight
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Up to several pounds
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Special Physical Traits
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Vertical slit pupils (like those of a cat)
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Life Span
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Varies by species
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Habitat
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Rainforest, mangroves, grasslands, open woodlands, etc.
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Diet
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Carnivore
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Social Lifestyle
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Solitary
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Favorite Food Source
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Varies
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Predators
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Larger snakes, birds of prey, mammals, etc.
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Location
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India, Asia, Australia, Africa
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Conservation Status
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Varies by species
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