Summary ⁷

The boomslang (Dispholidus typus) is a large, venomous snake in the family Colubridae.

Distribution ⁸

Dispholidus typus is a terrestrial snake species that is widely distributed throughout Africa. It is indigenous to Africa and not introduced to any other regions. This species is most commonly found in the central and southern regions of the continent. They are most abundant in Swaziland, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, but have been observed as far north as Nigeria and southern Chad, and have been reported as far east as eastern Guinea.

Biogeographic Regions: ethiopian (Native )

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More Info

• iNat taxon page
• Animal Diversity Web
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• HerpMapper
• Snake Database
• The Reptile Database
• VertNet

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