Non-Venomous

Blunt-headed Slug Snake For Sale

Aplopeltura boa

The Blunt-headed Slug Snake (Aplopeltura boa) is a curious, big-eyed arboreal serpent of southern Thai rainforest, foraging slowly through branches at night for snails and slugs alone. Utterly harmless and docile, its odd proportions and gentle nature charm keepers, though sourcing a constant mollusc supply makes it a project for committed specialists.

Overview

Adult Length

50 – 75 cm

Venom

Non-venomous. Harmless.

In the Wild

Habitat

Arboreal. Humid lowland and submontane tropical forest. 0 – 800 m. Southern Thailand peninsula — Surat Thani, Krabi, Phang Nga and further south.

Wild Diet

Snails and slugs exclusively. Nocturnal arboreal specialist forager.

Captive Care

Captive Diet

Live or fresh snails and slugs. Arboreal forager — present food on low branches.

Temperature

24 – 28 °C ambient — 22 °C cool end

Humidity

80 – 90 %. Daily misting; tropical rainforest humidity levels.

UV Requirements

Low (nocturnal). UVI 0 – 0.5.

Enclosure

Arboreal. Min 60 × 45 × 75 cm. High humidity with snail foraging branches.

Temperament

Completely docile. Slow-moving. Fascinating arboreal species. Diet is the keeper's challenge.

Distribution in Thailand

Known regional occurrences across Thailand. Wild-source collection is regulated; all stock is supplied wholesale under CITES-compliant export.

Wholesale Only — Apply for Access

Medusa Reptile Co. supplies the Blunt-headed Slug Snake to licensed wholesale buyers and importers via air cargo from Thailand. Minimum order quantities apply.

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Export is conducted strictly under CITES permits and Thai wildlife law. We do not sell to the general public.