Natural History

Cuban boa

The Cuban boa (Chilabothrus angulifer), also known as the Cuban tree boa and by locals as Majá de Santa María, is a very large species of snake in the family Boidae. With lengths exceeding 5 m (16 ft) and a relatively heavy build, the Cuban boa is one of the largest snakes in North America. The species is native to Cuba and some nearby islands. No subspecies are currently recognized.

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See also

• ▸Great kiskadee
• ▸Incandescent light bulb
• ▸Geography of Timor-Leste

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