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viper boa

Plural:viper boas
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A small, heavily built, non-venomous constricting snake (Candoia aspera) native to New Guinea and surrounding islands, characterized by its physical resemblance to venomous vipers.

Example

"The herpetologist explained that the viper boa relies heavily on its viper-like appearance to deter potential predators in its native habitat."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although frequently mistaken for a highly venomous snake due to its triangular head, heavy body, and keeled scales (mimicking the death adder), the viper boa is completely non-venomous.

• Nearby Words

violoncello
vip
viper
viper boa
viper gecko
viper's bugloss
viperfish

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Viper boa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/viper-boa
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