Boa Constrictor Nebulosa, Dominica (Photo per Louisiana2dominica)
So, this week I was riding a bus up in the Roseau Valley area and BAM ! Here was this man standing on the side of the road draped with a lovely boa constrictor. This is the only live boa I have seen in Dominica, and certainly the closest I have ever been to such a large snake. Locally, this boa is called tete-chien and scientifically boa constrictor nebulosa or the clouded boa. From the reading I did online, it seems that boa nebulosa is restricted to Dominica ? They eat chickens, iguanas, and the agouti. I was amazed at how calm and relaxed this young man was. He cuddled the boa like a baby. Here is another view. Wonder what the trick is to having a boa constrictor around your neck and not getting your jugular squeezed to death ?
Boa Constrictor Nebulosa, Dominica (photo per louisiana2dominica)
I love this! I always loved looking at the snakes when I was there… Thankfully I was able to see one of those big guys on the Boiling Lake Hike! Love it!