About Chilabothrus striatus (Fischer, 1856)
Chilabothrus striatus, commonly known as the Hispaniolan boa, is a species of snake in the family Boidae. This species is endemic to the island of Hispaniola, which is shared between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Hispaniolan boas are regularly traded internationally as pets. Small individual Hispaniolan boas prey on lizards from the genus Anolis, while larger individuals prey on birds and rodents.