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Madagascar Ground Boa
scientific name: Acrantophis madagascariensis
| Cites status: | Cites Appendix I, obligation to keep records and to register! |
| Geographical Extension: | north and northwestern Madagascar |
| Habitat: | semi-moist to moist forests |
| Size: | over 2 m |
| Life Expectancy: | over 25 years |
| Reproduction: | viviparous, up to 16 young animals |
| Temperature: | ground temperature between 26-28°C, local heat spots up to 33°C. Night setback to 24°C. |
| Humidity: | 60-90% |
| Lighting: | Daylight fluorescent tubes e.g. "Sorry Link missing" or "Sorry Link missing" |
| Substrate: | loose, absorptive substrate (see "Sorry Link missing"). |
| Cage Furniture: | climbing facilities, various hiding places and a large water bowl make up the basic configuration of the terrarium arrangements. |
| food: | among other things mice, rats and freshly born poults |