Malaysian Mangrove Snakes (Boiga dendrophila) Reptile Pets Direct Mangrove Snake (Boiga dendrophila), part of the colubridae family (rear fanged) is considered as mildly venomous. Such a spectacular coloured species to work with, incredibly nervous and defensive when intimidated. Footage coming soon A mangrove catsnake (Boiga dendrophila melanota) from Thailand. These snakes get around 2,5m long and are one of the bigger species of the genus Boiga. WESTERN MANGROVE CAT SNAKE (Boiga melanota) The first photo I'd like to share from my recent trip to Singapore is of a Western Mangrove Cat Snake, which I spotted on a rainy evening, kingsnake.com photo gallery > Rear Fanged > Boiga dendrophila melanota