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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.

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Does boa pythons eat chicken eggs?

Mine has. I was using his terrarium as an incubator thinking he wouldn't eat the eggs. I was wrong

Boa constrictor weight?

Boa constrictors can vary greatly in weight depending on what species of boa it is. The anaconda which belongs to the boa family is the heaviest snake on the planet weighing in at two hundred and fifty to three hundred pounds. Other smaller members of the same family may weigh as little as sixty pounds.
Bryce. here. A Boa Constrictor usually lasts for about 1 month before its babies are born.

How long does red tail boa live?

it normally will take about 4-6 weeks for them to shed, given the appropriate moisture

What is the average incubation of a boa constrictor?

Little is known about reproduction in the wild. In captivity boas can become sexually mature in their second year, but maturity more typically comes in the third or fourth year. Babies usually are born 120-145 days after ovulation.

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How many times a week do you need to feed a boa python?

Boas and pythons are different types of snakes. In general, most snakes eat once a week when they are young. As they get bigger and the food gets larger, sometimes once every other week. It all depends on the size of the snake, the size of the food and even the time of year.

This snake can be up to 20 feet long. it is a constrictor?

Yes. All snakes that get that big and over are considered constrictors. Almost all snakes are constrictors.

How do you say community in different languages?

In Arabic : مجتمع

In French : Communauté

In Italiano : comunità

How much are Rosie Boas?

rosy boas live for about 20 years. i am not positive from this....

How tall is Korean Pop Boa?

BoA is 162cm as stated on her official website but she's about 5'1 witnessed by people who have seen her in real life.

Pictures of poisonous and non poisonous snakes?

Snakes do not have poison, they have venom. Some venomous snakes are taipans, Gaboon vipers, Mangshan vipers, Eyelash crested vipers, and Sawscaled vipers. Those are the coolest in my opinion.

What do you need to keep a boa constrictor as a pet?

1. patience and commitment to care for a pet 2. If young a glass aquarium, if grown a double layer reinforced chicken wire enclosure or metal caging. 3. An external heat source at one side of the cage (heat lamps are good but can pose fire problem. Heating pads are safer but need to be Outside of the cage. Heat rocks not advisable as they may cause thermal injury. Place at one side of cage so range of temperature can exist for snake's comfort. Keep between 78-90 degrees F 4. Water source. bowl large enough and heavy enough not to tip and allow for drinking, humidity, and soaking. must be changed daily. 5. Bedding material - I use carpet like synthetic material that can be changed out and washed weekly. 6. Food - usually small rodents that can be purchased frozen and then thawed for feeding. Feeding live prey is not recommended because of potential harm to the snake. 7. Relationship with a veterinarian that is comfortable working with exotic animals specifically snakes. 8 A good book on normal life cycle and care of Boas.

How long does boa constrictor take to digest its prey?

it takes about 4-6 days for a boa constrictor to digest its prey.

What do boa constrictors and emerald tree boas have in common?

They live in South America, give birth to live young, have heat sensing abilities (though boa constrictors lack pits), and, more technically, have a toothed premaxilla bone.

Does a emerald tree boa need to live in the rain forest?

Not really, it could possible adapt like polor bears or like other animals.

What do amazon tree boas eat?

They eat small mammals and lizards etc..

The mostly eat baby animals because they are easier to catch for them to eat