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Basic information

Boiga dendrophila

Gold-ringed Cat Snake

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderSquamates
FamilyColubrids
GenusCat snakes
Czech name
Bojga stromová
English name
Gold-ringed Cat Snake
Alternative names
Bojga ularburong, Mangrove Cat Snake, Mangrove Snake, Mangrove Snake/Golden Ringed Cat Snake, Mangroven-Nachtbaumnatter, Ularburong
Synonyms
Boiga dendrophila atra, Dipsadomorphus dendrophilus multicinctus, Dipsas dendrophila, Naja celebensis
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Forest
Microhabitat
Arboreal
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Size and appearance

Body length
max 2,500 mm
Body mass
max 1,200.5 g
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 20 years
Activity
Nocturnal
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Reproduction and development

Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
4–15 individuals
Sex determination
Genetic sex determination
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Health and safety

Venomous
Yes
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, ReptTraits, SquamBase
Original documentation
ReptTraits · figshare-v4