The Papuan ground boa grows to 2 to 3 feet in length.

The Papuan ground boa is known to be slightly more aggressive than other Candoia species.

In recent years, it has become increasingly scarce in the pet industry due to restrictions on import/export trading.

It looks extremely similar to the elapid species Acanthophis laevis, more commonly known as the "Papuan death adder."

The Papuan death adder itself only resembles a viper, but is actually an elapid.