answersLogoWhite

0

A large snake

The boa constrictor (snake) (Boa constrictor ssp.), red-tailed boa, jibóia (Latin American name) or macajuel (pronounced mah-cah-well) (Trinidadian name) is a species of boa. It represents a rare case of an animal having the same common and scientific name. Though all boa species are constrictors, in that they kill their prey by constriction, only one species is properly called a "boa constrictor."

For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below.

User Avatar

Wiki User

17y ago

What else can I help you with?