![]() ![]() Sometimes marketed as “Rainbow mangrove snakes,” these animals undergo a drastic ontogenetic color change as they mature. It is unclear if other subspecies or geographic races can also exhibit white banding.Ī third subspecies that is occasionally available is Boiga dendrophila gemmicincta. dendrophila is restricted to the island of Java (Brongersma, 1934), and has a naturally occurring color variation containing white bands on a black base, as opposed to the more common yellow or golden bands. melanota being the most common and having the wider geographic range. Of these, Boiga dendrophila dendrophila and Boiga dendrophila melanota are the most frequently encountered, with B. In the United States we are fortunate to see a handful of subspecies enter the country, and in increasing cases, be bred in captivity. The information contained herein is an in depth account of tried and proven husbandry techniques and acclimation processes used by the author and colleagues. This article is by no means intended to be an authoritative or scientific work in regards to B. ![]() After nearly 10 years of experience and experimentation with multiple Boiga species, it is through this channel that the results and culmination of these ventures will be shared with the herp community. Like many snake keepers, I have always been one to enjoy a challenge. Despite being readily available and reasonably priced, very little has been published on the natural history and captive management of these snakes in the United States. Their gorgeous color scheme and impressive attitude have captivated even the most seasoned herpeteculturist. Mangrove snakes, Boiga dendrophila ssp., are strikingly beautiful and notoriously defensive colubrids locally common throughout Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and adjacent island chains. ![]()
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