The boa constrictor (Boa constrictor), also called red-tailed boa, is a species of large, heavy-bodied snake. source
The boa constrictor (Boa constrictor), also called red-tailed boa, is a species of large, heavy-bodied snake.
boa constrictor is a member of the family Boidae found in North, Central, and South America, as well as some islands in the Caribbean. source
boa constrictor is a member of the family Boidae found in North, Central, and South America, as well as some islands in the Caribbean.
The boa constrictor is a large snake, although it is only modestly sized in comparison to other large snakes. source
The boa constrictor is a large snake, although it is only modestly sized in comparison to other large snakes.
The boa constrictor can reach lengths from 3–13 ft (0.91–3.96 m) depending on the locality and the availability of suitable prey. source
The boa constrictor can reach lengths from 3–13 ft (0.91–3.96 m) depending on the locality and the availability of suitable prey.
The boa constrictor Clear sexual dimorphism is seen in the species, with females generally being larger in both length and girth than males source
The boa constrictor Clear sexual dimorphism is seen in the species, with females generally being larger in both length and girth than males
The usual size of mature female boa constrictor is between 7 and 10 ft (2.1 and 3.0 m), source
The usual size of mature female boa constrictor is between 7 and 10 ft (2.1 and 3.0 m),
Females boa constrictor commonly exceed 10 ft (3.0 m), particularly in captivity, where lengths up to 12 ft (3.7 m) or even 14 ft (4.3 m) can be seen. source
Females boa constrictor commonly exceed 10 ft (3.0 m), particularly in captivity, where lengths up to 12 ft (3.7 m) or even 14 ft (4.3 m) can be seen.
A report of a boa constrictor growing up to 18.5 ft (5.6 m) was later found to be a misidentified green anaconda. source
A report of a boa constrictor growing up to 18.5 ft (5.6 m) was later found to be a misidentified green anaconda.
The coloring of boa constrictors can vary greatly depending on the locality. source
The coloring of boa constrictors can vary greatly depending on the locality.
Boa constrictors generally live on their own, and do not interact with any other snakes unless they want to mate. source
Boa constrictors generally live on their own, and do not interact with any other snakes unless they want to mate.
Prey Boa constrictor includes a wide variety of small to medium-sized mammals and birds,The bulk of their diet consists of rodents, source
Prey Boa constrictor includes a wide variety of small to medium-sized mammals and birds,The bulk of their diet consists of rodents,
Average Boa constrictor lifespan in the wild : 20 to 30 years. source
Average Boa constrictor lifespan in the wild : 20 to 30 years.
Boa constrictors are ovoviviparous, giving birth to live young. source
Boa constrictors are ovoviviparous, giving birth to live young.
Boa constrictors generally breed in the dry season—between April and August. source
Boa constrictors generally breed in the dry season—between April and August.
Boa constrictors are polygynous. source
Boa constrictors are polygynous.
