The species can be found in southern Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines.

With their mandibles, they cut the operculum off from their prey with a unique "sawing" motion.

[4] A. boa has been observed performing simple death feigning behavior.

The snake rolls itself into a spiral with its belly up, staying still until the threat leaves.

Unlike other death feigning snakes, A. boa does not emit a foul odor or open its mouth.