Dog-toothed cat snake
Boiga cynodon
Wholesale
Category
Non/Mildly Venomous Snakes
Minimum order
MOQ 10 head
Risk level
Non/Mildly Venomous
Per-head price
Members only
Overview
Adult Length
150 – 250 cm
Venom
Rear-fanged — mildly toxic. Large specimens warrant caution; bites may cause minor localised reaction.
In the Wild
Habitat
Arboreal. Primary and secondary lowland tropical forest, forest edges and plantations. 0 – 600 m. Southern Thailand and the Thai-Malay peninsula.
Wild Diet
Birds, bats, lizards & small mammals. Large, powerful species capable of taking substantial prey.
Captive Care
Temperature
26 – 30 °C ambient — 24 °C cool end
Humidity
70 – 85 %. Misting 3 – 4× per week.
UV Requirements
Low (nocturnal). UVI 0 – 1.0.
Feeding
Pre-killed mice or rats. Adults every 7 – 10 days.
Enclosure
Large arboreal. Min 120 × 60 × 120 cm for adults. Very large species — space accordingly.
Temperament
Can be aggressive. Named for enlarged front teeth (dog tooth). Hook use recommended.
Distribution in Thailand