How Dumeril's Boas Vanish in Leafy Surroundings

Why are Dumeril’s boas patterned in black brown and tan? These snakes’ markings help them blend in with leaves, which allows them to hide on the forest floor from predators, as well as their prey. Dumeril’s boas are ambush predators, meaning they will curl up and wait, sometimes for days, for a small rodent or reptile to cross their path. Due to ongoing deforestation in their native Madagascar they are considered a vulnerable species, but they are generally more adaptable to changing environments than other species of snakes!