The Dominican Red Mountain Boa (Chilabothrus striatus striatus) is known for its striking reddish-brown coloration, which often features darker stripes or blotches that provide effective camouflage in its diverse natural habitats on the island of Hispaniola, shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti. These boas inhabit a range of environments, from dry forests and scrublands to subtropical rainforests and mountainous regions, showcasing their adaptability to varying conditions. Primarily nocturnal, this subspecies is an ambush predator, employing its excellent climbing skills to hunt small mammals, birds, and lizards. It often waits motionless for its prey, using its cryptic coloration to blend seamlessly into the surroundings.

Despite their striking appearance, Dominican Red Mountain Boas can be defensive and are known to exhibit behaviors such as musking—a defensive mechanism where they release a foul-smelling liquid from their cloacal glands when threatened or handled. This response, along with their tendency to be somewhat temperamental in captivity. However, they are still a subject of interest among experienced reptile keepers due to their unique coloration and behaviors. With consistent interaction they can be docile. In their native range, they play a vital ecological role by controlling populations of small vertebrates while also serving as prey for larger predators, contributing to the balance of their ecosystems.