Mangrove cat snake
Boiga dendrophila melanota
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 – 240 cm
Venom
Rear-fanged — mildly toxic. Bites from large specimens may cause minor localised symptoms. Not dangerous to healthy adults.
In the Wild
Habitat
Arboreal. Mangrove forests, coastal lowland forest and forest edges adjacent to tidal areas. 0 – 300 m. Southern and eastern Thailand coastlines.
Wild Diet
Lizards, frogs, birds, bats & small mammals. Powerful constrictor despite rear fangs.
Captive Care
Temperature
26 – 30 °C ambient — 24 °C cool end
Humidity
75 – 90 %. Daily misting; large water bowl.
UV Requirements
Low (nocturnal). UVI 0 – 1.0.
Feeding
Pre-killed mice or rats. Adults every 7 – 10 days. Good feeder in captivity.
Enclosure
Large arboreal. Min 90 × 60 × 120 cm for adults. Stout branches and elevated hides.
Temperament
Defensive when young; typically settles with consistent handling. Impressive display species.
Distribution in Thailand