2/13/2023 0 Comments Boa constrictor eating![]() Neither other predators, nor prey will be able to see a lurking boa.Īt the same time, captive reptiles often have non-traditional colouring (such as, for example, albino boas). This camouflage colouring helps snakes get lost among the branches and tree bark. On their heads, the snakes carry two ‘signature’ stripes: one runs from the mouth to the nape while the other stretches from the eyes to the jaw. Such snakes are known as red-tailed boas. They feature more pronounced tails decorated with brown and red splashes. The most widespread species have a light-coloured skin adorned with contrasting ‘saddles’ on the back. Species that spend most of the time in the soil are generally monochromatic. The colour scheme varies widely from a modest grey-brown in species leading a land-based lifestyle to bright contrasting colours in wood boas. Typically, boa’s scale pattern consists of spots and stripes. In natural habitats, however, boa constrictor size varies from 1 to 4 meters depending on the locality, while their weight ranges between 1 and 15 kilograms. Most snakes kept in captivity rarely exceed 2 meters in length. They have a strong muscular body topped with a small arrow-shaped head. Purpose: Boa constrictors are not the most active snake, they are ambush predators which lay and wait for the perfect chance to snatch prey as it passes.Īre they kept in captivity? Boa constrictors are widely kept in the captivity but due to their large size and with potential to get to a heavy weight are recommended as 2nd or beyond pet snakes.Įase of keeping as a pet: The husbandry requirements are simple for a boa, they also tend to tolerate handling well but there are some which do not like being handled and will startle a new keeper.Ĭost: Ranges between $50 – $1,000’s dependant on morph (colour)īoa constrictors are not as large as, for example, adult tiger pythons. What do they eat? Mice, Rats, birds, Lizards and eggs. Optimum environment Temperature: 90☏ hotspot with ambient temp of 85☏ Habitat: South-East United States, Most of South America.ĭifficulty of Keeping: Moderate (experience a previous snake is ideal).
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