Boa Constrictor in natural habitat
Least Concern

Boa Constrictor

Boa constrictor

About

The boa constrictor is a large, non-venomous snake known for its method of killing prey by constriction. They are powerful constrictors that can take down prey much larger than themselves.

Habitat

Rainforests, deserts, and savannas of Central and South America

Diet

Carnivorous - mammals, birds, and reptiles

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Fun Facts

  • Boa constrictors can grow up to 13 feet (4 meters) long.
  • They give birth to live young rather than laying eggs.
  • Boa constrictors have heat-sensing pits on their faces to detect prey.

Conservation

StatusLeast Concern

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