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Jamaican Boa
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Chilabothrus subflavus

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closeup of yellow snake

Closeup of Jamaican boa

A nonvenomous species endemic to Jamaica, this snake is not aggressive.

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jamaican boa nestled in its coils

jamaican boa coiled

This nocturnal species is vulnerable to extinction.

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Jamaican Boa - Photo 3

jamaican boa in granite crevice

While locals call it a yellow snake, it's only half-yellow. It changes to black in the last half of its body.

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