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The boomslang is a colubrid snake within the subfamily Colubrinae.It belongs to the genus Dispholidus, which contains two other species, D. pembae and D. punctatus.. The boomslang is thought to be closely related to members of the genera Thelotornis, Thrasops, Rhamnophis, and Xyelodontophis, with which it forms the taxonomic tribe Dispholidini.
Most common garter snakes have a pattern of yellow stripes on a black, brown or green background, and their average total length (including tail) is about 55 cm (22 in), with a maximum total length of about 137 cm (54 in). [2] [3] The average body mass is 150 g (5.3 oz). [4] The common garter snake is the state reptile of Massachusetts. [5]
Dispholidus typus ((A. Smith, 1828)) – Boomslang; References This page was last edited on 23 October 2024, at 04:15 (UTC). Text is available under the ...
The snake's chin and under parts are cream or pale yellow, sometimes fading to brown or grey-brown towards the tail. [19] Often, orange, brown, or dark grey blotches occur on the under parts, more prominent anteriorly. The ventral scales are often edged with dark brown on their posterior edges. [19] Juvenile, showing bands and black nape
The boomslang is a species of arboreal snake from Africa. Boomslang may also refer to: Boomslang (album), the first full-length album by Johnny Marr and the Healers; Boomslang (comics), a supervillain in the Marvel comics universe, a member of the Serpent Society; Boomslang (music festival), an annual music festival in Lexington, Kentucky
Adults of A. bibronii average 30–40 cm (12–16 in) [4] in total length (including tail), with a maximum total length of 55 cm (21 + 3 ⁄ 4 in). [4] The dorsum is a uniform grey or dark brown to black colour. [4] The belly is a uniform white, or pale yellow in colour, with a series of dark blotches.
The oft-quoted meaning "sharp-tailed" (based on a confusion with οὐρά, oura, "tail", and Latin anus) is both etymologically and morphologically incorrect. [ 4 ] The three known species are the coastal taipan ( Oxyuranus scutellatus ), the inland taipan ( O. microlepidotus ), and a recently discovered third species, the Central Ranges ...
The colour of the snake is black to dark bluish-black with approximately 21–30 white or creamy white cross bands along the entire length of its upper body. More banding is seen in longer than average sized specimens. The tail is short and pointed, that is also black in colour with alternating white cross bands, of which there are 7–11.