Dumeril's Boa (Boa dumerilli). Close up of distinctive markings on the skin, cryptic colouration and markings provide camouflage on the ​forest floor.

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Dumeril's Boa (Boa dumerili). 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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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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