Dumeril's Boa (Boa dumerilli). Close up of head showing distinctive markings on skin. Portrait. Tongue extended.

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Dumeril's Boa (Boa dumerili). Portrait, with tongue extended. Body markings make for excellent camouflage amongst the leaf litter of the forest floor. Native to Madagascar and Reunion Island (Mascarenes). Threatened and Vulnerable species.

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Size: 3561px × 5341px
Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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