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    Boa constrictor

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    A small genus of Large snakes, strangling their prey endemic to the Americas

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    The bodies of these snakes vary greatly. Their bodies can be green, red, or yellow and have patterns of lines, ovals, diamonds, and circles depending on the ecosystem they are trying to integrate. Boa mothers typically give birth to 60 young at once! A baby boa is independent right away.

    Boas are superb swimmers, like all snakes, although they generally want to stay out of the water as much as possible. The skins of boas and other large snakes are desired because the leather industry values them highly. Since they are not farmed, hunting them in the wild has led to population losses. OOF.

    Distribution

    Country
    Population est.
    Status
    Year
    Comments
    Argentina
    2014
    Bolivia
    2014
    Brazil
    2014
    Colombia
    2014
    Ecuador
    2014
    French Guiana
    2014
    Guatemala
    2014
    Paraguay
    2014
    Peru
    2014
    Suriname
    2014
    Trinidad & Tobago
    2014

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    Terrestrial / Aquatic

    Altricial / Precocial

    Polygamous / Monogamous

    Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

    Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

    Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

    Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

    Migratory: Yes / No

    Domesticated: Yes / No

    Dangerous: Yes / No

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    Least Concern(IUCN)
    World Population
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    Threats

    Habitat destruction / Climate change / Freshwater pollution / Marine pollution / Deforestation / Farming / Fishing practices / Poaching & wildlife trade / Invasive species / Parasites & diseases / Noise pollution / Light pollution

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    Scientific name: Boa constrictor Other names:

    Red-tailed boa
    Boa imperator
    Chij-chan (Mayan)
    Jiboia (Latin American)
    Macajuel (Trinidadian)

     Number of subspecies: 4 Name of subspecies:

    B. c. constrictor
    B. c. longicauda
    B. c. occidentalis
    B. c. ortonii

    Physical traits

    Length: 4 m (13 ft) Weight: 27 kg (60 lb) Weight Female: 10 – 15 kg (22 – 33 pounds) Lifespan: 20 – 30 years Gestation: 100 – 120 days Offspring: 10 – 65 young
    Habitats: Marine Forest Savannah/Grassland
    Regions: North America South America
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