About Candoia paulsoni (Stull, 1956)
Candoia paulsoni, described by Stull in 1956, has common names including Paulson's bevel-nosed boa, the Solomon Islands ground boa, and the Solomons ground boa. It is a species of snake belonging to the subfamily Candoiinae of the family Boidae. This species is native to the Maluku Islands and Melanesia, and six subspecies are currently recognized. Its geographic range covers Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. The type locality for Candoia paulsoni is Ugi Island, which is located in the Solomon Islands. Candoia paulsoni reproduces via viviparity, and its litter size can reach up to 20 live young.
