(Boa constrictor)
Boa constrictors are a South American species of non-venomous snake. As their name suggests they kill their prey by wrapping around it and squeezing, essentially suffocating the animal to death. Boa constrictors can reach up to 14ft in length. Females are generally larger than males and geographic origin will affect size.
Boa constrictors are nocturnal inhabitants of Central and South American rainforests. They are often found on the forest floor or in the understory layer of the rainforest.
Boa constrictors will eat a wide variety of prey including rodents, lizards, birds, bats and even small monkeys. They are skilled hunters and can snatch bats out of the air as they fly past.
Least concern.
Boa constrictors have specialized heat sensitive scales on their noses, which help them to locate food.
These snakes are able to eat large food items due to their specialized jaws.
Rather than laying eggs like many snakes, boa constrictors are ovoviviparous, which means the females retain their eggs internally until they hatch, bearing live young.
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