Chilabothrus strigilatus

Chilabothrus strigilatus, also known commonly as the Bahamian boa, is a species of snake in the family Boidae. The species is endemic to the Bahamas. There are five recognized subspecies.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of C. strigilatus are forest and shrubland, but it has also been found in gardens.

Diet
Large adults of C. strigilatus prey upon both warm-blooded (birds, rodents) and cold-blooded (frogs, lizards) animals. Smaller adults and young prey predominately on lizards of the genus ''Anolis.

Reproduction
C. strigilatus is viviparous and reproduces every other year.

Subspecies
Five subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominate subspecies:


 * Chilabothrus strigilatus strigilatus (Cope, 1862) – Bahamian boa – New Providence Island, including Rose Island, Eleuthera Island, Long Island and the Exuma Cays near Andros Island, the Bahamas
 * Chilabothrus strigilatus ailurus Sheplan & Schwartz, 1974 – Cat Island boa – Cat Island and Alligator Cay, the Bahamas
 * Chliabothrus strigilatus fosteri Barbour, 1941 – Bimini boa – Bimini Island, the Bahamas
 * Chilabothrus strigilatus fowleri Sheplan & Schwartz, 1974 – Andros boa – Andros Island and Berry Island, the Bahamas
 * Chilabothrus strigilatus mccraniei Sheplan & Schwartz, 1974 – Ragged Island boa – Ragged Island, the Bahamas

Etymology
The subspecific name, fowleri, is in honor of herpetologist Danny C. Fowler.

The subspecific name, mccraniei, is in honor of American herpetologist James R. McCranie.