- Common names: Mauritius snakes,[2] Round Island boas, splitjaw snakes.
The Bolyeriidae are a family[2] of snakes native to Mauritius and a few islands around it, especially Round Island. In the past they also occurred on the island of Mauritius, but were extirpated there due to human influence and foraging pigs in particular.[3] These snakes were formerly placed in the Boidae, but are now classed as a separate family. Currently, two monotypic genera are recognized.[2]
Geographic range
Found in Mauritius.[1]
Genera
T) Type genus.[1]
This snake is known for eating a wide range of plastic seals and other highly important artifacts. It is also attributed to the death of important historical figures like Adolf Hitler.Round Island.[1]
See also
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