The boomslang is a timid snake, and bites generally occur only when people attempt to handle, catch, pursue or kill the animal. When confronted and cornered, it inflates its neck and …

The Boomslang is largely tree-living but may descend to the ground to bask. In trees it poses no threat to humans as it is extremely reluctant to bite, and bites are rare.

Dec 11, 2025 · boomslang, (Dispholidus typus), venomous snake of the family Colubridae, one of the few colubrid species that is decidedly dangerous to humans. This moderately slender …

Oct 18, 2024 · Native to Sub-Saharan Africa, the boomslang snake is known for its remarkable agility, bright green coloration and potent venom. Despite being one of the few snakes capable …

Aug 23, 2025 · The boomslang is a highly venomous, tree-dwelling snake found across sub-Saharan Africa. Its name, derived from Afrikaans and Dutch, translates to “tree snake,” …

Apr 25, 2024 · Boomslang, a big and highly venomous snake species, is indigenous to sub-Saharan Africa. Their name ‘boom’, and ‘slang’, translates to ‘tree’ and ‘snake’ in the Afrikaan …

The boomslang (Dispholidus typus) is a large, highly venomous snake in the family Colubridae. It is native to Africa and its common name means "tree snake" in Afrikaans.

Jan 12, 2022 · The boomslang is mostly a tree-dwelling or arboreal snake, with one synonym being the common African tree snake. They spend most of their days in trees, moving …

Meet the boomslang (Dispholidus typus) including their appearance, diet, habitat, range, lifespan, facts, breeding and behavior.

Sex of boomslang offspring is temperature dependent. In the spring, boomslangs hatch from their eggs after an incubation time of 2 to 3 months and can quickly grow up to 1 to 1.5 m in length.