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Cat Snakes
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Cat snakes belong to the Boiga genus, named after elliptical pupils that resemble those of felines. They are nocturnal, arboreal (not strictly, many species ocassionally forage on the ground) and widely distributed across Southeast Asia. Depending on conditions, cat snakes can widen or shorten their pupils to filter or absorb more light. Cat snakes are rear-fanged, making them mildy venomous, but a bite poses little threat to people, unless left to chew for long periods. Most species are aggressive, biting readily when threatened. Some literature cite Boiga multomaculata as occuring in Peninsular Malaysia, but that is highly questionable.
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