Dipsadoboa

The genus Dipsadoboa refers to African cat snakes, a group of arboreal or semi-arboreal snakes belonging to the family Colubridae. These snakes are characterized by their vertically elliptical pupils, similar to those of felines, which allow them to see well in low light conditions as they are nocturnal hunters.1

Dipsadoboa species are primarily found in rainforests and open woodlands south of the Sahara Desert. They are typically green to brown in color with yellow or orange eyes. These slender snakes usually grow to about 0.5 to 0.7 meters (1.6 to 2.3 feet) in length, though some can reach up to 1.4 meters (4.5 feet). Their diet consists mainly of frogs, toads, and tadpoles, and females lay between 2 to 8 eggs per clutch. The genus Dipsadoboa is part of the subfamily Dipsadinae, which also includes snail-eating snakes in the New World.12