Chilabothrus granti

Chilabothrus granti, also known commonly as the Virgin Islands boa, is a species of snake in the family Boidae. The species is native to the Caribbean.

Etymology

The specific name, granti, is in honor of American herpetologist Chapman Grant.

Geographic range

C. granti is found in Puerto Rico, the British Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of C. granti are forest and shrubland at altitudes from sea level to, but it has also been found in gardens.

Diet

C. granti preys upon frogs, lizards, and other snakes.

Predation

In Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands boas may be eaten by some growth stage of invasive boa constrictors.

Reproduction

C. granti is viviparous.