Forsten's cat snake

කබර මාපිලා · kabara mapila

Boiga forsteni

Mildly venomous

The largest cat snake on the island.

How to identify

1Large, robust cat snake

2Vertical pupils, broad head

3Brown with pale-edged dark blotches

Good to know

Mildly venomous (rear-fanged); only local effects in humans. Clean the wound and monitor.

Up to 2 m

Length

Nocturnal & arboreal

Active

Lizards

Diet

Where it's found

Dry zoneIntermediate zoneWet zone

Forest and well-wooded gardens.