The yellow snake, or the Jamaican boa, as the name suggests is a native of Jamaican island. It is a benign and beneficial snake, whose numbers are declining rapidly due to human interference. The article provides some information about the snake...
The Jamaican yellow snake or the Jamaican boa is a species indigenous to Jamaica, and is the largest snake found on the island. This black and yellow snake can attain lengths of 8 feet and happens to be the largest native predator in Jamaica. However, the average length of these snakes is about 6.5 feet. A typical boa features a golden yellow or orange to reddish brown coloration at the front end, with the coloration being darker on the back as well as the sides and belly. This background color is dabbled with black spots, which get denser down the body, forming irregular dark bands. Moreover, the top of the head is generally gray or olive green, with black stripes behind the yellow eyes. The tail is generally black, however, in some cases may be completely yellow. These snakes are also known as 'yellow snakes', 'nanka', etc. The male yellow snakes are larger than females. The scientific name of the Jamaican Boa is Epicrates subflavus, and its scientific classification is as follows
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