Siamese cat snake
Boiga siamensis
Wholesale
Category
Non/Mildly Venomous Snakes
Minimum order
MOQ 10 head
Risk level
Non/Mildly Venomous
Per-head price
Members only
Overview
Adult Length
90 – 130 cm
Venom
Rear-fanged — mildly toxic. Not dangerous to healthy adults.
In the Wild
Habitat
Arboreal. Dry deciduous and mixed forest, secondary growth and scrubland. 0 – 800 m. Northern, northeastern and central Thailand.
Wild Diet
Lizards, geckos, frogs & small birds. Nocturnal arboreal forager.
Captive Care
Temperature
24 – 28 °C ambient — 22 °C cool end
Humidity
55 – 70 %. Misting 2 – 3× per week. Tolerates drier conditions than most Boiga.
UV Requirements
Low (nocturnal). UVI 0 – 1.0.
Feeding
Pre-killed lizards or mice. Adults every 7 – 10 days.
Enclosure
Arboreal / vertical. Min 60 × 45 × 90 cm. Dry season period beneficial.
Temperament
Moderately alert. Acclimitises readily. Suitable for experienced intermediate keepers.
Distribution in Thailand