Madagascan cat eye snake
Madagascarophis meridionalis
IUCN red list status:
Least Concern
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Endemic to southwestern Madagascar.
As a carnivore they will forage for small vertebrates like frogs, birds, lizards and some rodents.
Madagascan cat eye snake
Endemic to southwestern Madagascar, these small colubrids have slim bodies with a distinct head. Their most notable characteristic are the large vertical pupils that gives the snake their common name. Even though this snake has a strong arboreal nature they can be see hunting on the ground, where their habitat consists largely of thorn bushes. This species is an opportunistic feeder, often observed feeding on amphibians.
Did you know?
These snakes are a rear-fanged venomous species, meaning their venom is delivered throught their fangs located at the back of their mouths.
