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Boas
Boas, also called Boids, are a family of snakes that use constriction rather than venom to subdue and kill their prey. Boas are native to Africa, America, Asia, Europe and some Pacific Islands. Boas differ from pythons in two main ways the most notable of these being that boas give birth to live young.
553 Questions
What do anacondas boa constrictors and pythons do differently when they kill their prey?
no, they do the same. they constrict their prey.
Does a red tailed boa live in a cave?
Red tailed boas are not known to live in caves. They will, however, stay in the burrows of medium sized animals to hide from possible predators.
How do you spell boa constrictor in french?
Since boa constrictor is a specific specie of snake, it shares the same spelling as in English: le boa constrictor
Which snake can fly from a tree by flattening its body and riding the air?
isidroalvarado isidro alvarado
Many snakes have red stripes. In the northern U.S and Canada, the most common are the King snake, the coral snake and several species of garter snake. Note: only the coral snake is venomous.
Why does the veins constrict and dilate during exercise?
Almost all the veins and arteries constrict and dilate during heavy exercise. Even capillaries bring a flush to the face and skin by dilation.
What would be the best way to heat my new 6x3x3 vivarium for my common boa constrictor?
You could use an UTH with a heat bulb, flexawatt, CHE, or a radiant heat panel. Never use a heat rock, and never put an UTH inside the enclosure or if used on glass, underneath water.
How long does it take for boa constrictors to reach sexual maturity?
Male Boa Constrictors reach sexual maturity at about 4ft which is usually within 1 1/2 or 2 years of their birth. Females on the other hand reach sexual maturity at about 5ft or 6ft which can take 2-4 years since their birth. The ideal breeding pair would be a 4ft male that it is about 2 years old and a 6ft female that is about 3 or 4 years old.
Are there harmless boa constrictors?
I would guess that some boas know not to kill humans so those are harmless and no boa has poison and baby boas arent really that harmful.
-JZ
How often should a captive rosy boa be feed?
Babies and younger snakes up to two years old once a week
adults three and older can be fed every two weeks but once weekly is preferred .
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Can i put my burmese python in the same vivariam with my boa?
Absolutely NOT ! They are from different continents and require COMPLETELY different climates and living conditions !
Jaguars, large birds, and other snakes! I didn't know it was possible for anything to eat a boa, Their HUGE!
How do boa constrictor rise there babies?
They don't - once the baby snakes are born, they are completely independent !
Why is the Jamaican Boa endangered?
- they wander into our houses and we get frightend and kill them then eat them
How do boa constrictors adapt to seasonal changes?
A Boa Constrictor is a Cold-Blooded Animal. They need to be in warm weather to survive. Minor changes in temperature are dealt with by burrowing under ground or lying in the sun.
