Boa constrictor

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