Species Detail
Calabar Ground Boa
Snakes

Calabar Ground Boa

Calabaria reinhardtii

Habitat

Forest floors

Range

Western and Central Africa

Adult Size

3 ft (0.9 m)

Diet

Small mammals and eggs

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Conservation status:Least Concern

About this species

Often curls into a ball when threatened, this snake is highly fossorial. Its head is small and blunt, helping it move through the soil.

Enrichment & behavioral stimulation

Calabar Ground Boa is an arboreal snake — provide sturdy climbing structure alongside secure hides and scent-based foraging.

  • Provide at least two snug hides (warm and cool) plus a humid hide.
  • Add sturdy branches and vines sized to the snake for climbing and perching.
  • Warm prey and drag it along decor to create scent trails for tracking.
  • Keep the base cluttered with low plants and cork so the snake feels secure moving down.
  • Offer a range of perch diameters to exercise grip variety.
  • Provide a sturdy water dish large enough for soaking.

Housing & Social Behavior

Solitary

Reclusive burrowers that should be kept alone.

Housing guidance is general and based on species-typical behavior; always verify against current husbandry references and observe individual temperament.