OCELLATED MADAGASCAR CAT-EYED SNAKE
Madagascarophis ocellatus
Weigmann, 1828
PHOTOZOO.ORG
CLASSIFICATION
LEAST CONCERN
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Lamprophiidae
Identification: The species reaches a total length of about 78 cm. Small roundish
head with large eyes and vertical pupils, slender body. Coloration light beige with dark
round blotches on back and flanks. Very poorly known species.
No recognized subspecies
Range: This species is endemic to the Island of Madagascar and occurs in the dry
areas of south-east, far south and south-west parts.
Habitat : Arid shrublands, spiny forests and areas with baobab trees.
NOT LISTED
VERY RARE
Behavior: This species is nocturnal and feeds on small lizards and rodents. It adapts
itself easily to living in villages. Oviparous species.
Status in the wild: The species isn’t believe to be facing any threats currently. It is
adaptable and found in a variety of habitats.
In captivity: The species is globally rare in captivity. In Europe, so far, it has never
been displayed in zoos but has been kept and probably bred in private collections. In
America, it may be known from one or two zoos but remains very rare.