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Definition of ground boa

ground boa

Plural:ground boas
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1

A common name for various non-venomous constrictor snakes, particularly those in the family Tropidophiidae (dwarf boas) or the genus Candoia (Pacific boas), characterized by their terrestrial habits of living primarily on the forest floor rather than in trees.

Example

"During the herpetology survey in the Caribbean, the research team recorded several sightings of the elusive ground boa hiding beneath the leaf litter."

• Nearby Words

grotto
grotto falls
ground
ground boa
ground skink
ground snake
groundhog

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ground boa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ground%20boa
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