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Boa constrictor is a close relative of anaconda and can be found in South and Central America. Boa constrictor lives in variety of habitats which includes:- deserts, tropical rainforests, savannas and areas near human settlements. It can also survive at different altitudes. Boa constrictor is also known as one of the most beautiful snakes in the world because of its colorful skin with interesting prints. High demand for boa's skin in the past resulted in reduced number of boas in the wild. They are placed on the list of endangered animals today.

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Interesting Facts About Boa constrictor

1. Boa constrictor is a large snake:- It grows throughout entire life. Boa is 2 feet long at birth, but it can grow to the length of 10-13 feet. Boa weighs more than 100 pounds.

2. Body of boa constrictor can be tan, yellow, red, pinkish or green in color:- It is covered with lines, circles, diamond-like or oval shapes. Color and body prints depend on the habitat (they provide camouflage).

3. Boa constrictor has hooked teeth:- They are not used for chewing. Teeth are used for catching of the prey.

4. Boa constrictor has heat receptors:- They uses heat receptor for detection of warm-blooded prey. Other than that, boa uses taste of smell to find its victim. Taste of smell is located on its tongue.

5. Boa constrictor is nocturnal animal:- They are usually active during the night.

6. Boa constrictor can easily climb trees:- It spends part of its life in dense tree-tops. Boa is also an excellent swimmer, but it does not prefer living in the water.

7. Boa constrictor is mostly terrestrial animal:- Boa lives on the ground and moves slowly at the speed of only 1 mile per hour.

8. Boa constrictor is a carnivore:- They are meat-eaters. While they are young, boa constrictors eat smaller prey such as rats, mice and squirrels. When they reach adult size, they start to hunt and eat larger prey such as monkeys, wild boars and deer.

9. Boa is an excellent hunter:- Indigenous people of South America uses boa to eradicate pest, such as rodents. More facts after the pix......


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10. Boa constrictor is an ambush predator:- It hunts its prey using the factor of surprise. After catching the prey using its teeth, boa envelops the victim and squeezes the life out of it. It then swallows the prey in one piece.

11. Boa constrictor is a solitary creature:-

12. Mating season of Boa starts from April and ends in August:- When female is ready for mating, she releases specific odor to inform nearby males. Before mating, group of males wrestle to determine which one is the most dominant. Winner gets opportunity to mate.

13. Female gives birth to live babies. She can deliver up to 60 babies at a time.


Source:- http://www.itsallisay.com/2014/07/wildlife-interesting-facts-about-boa.html

Ceasar1: I hate snakes! I hate snakes! I hate Snaaaaaakes! Arrrrrrghhhhh!

Snakes are quite animals. They are friendly as well. it depends on how friendly u are 2 them....

Ceasar1: I hate snakes! I hate snakes! I hate Snaaaaaakes! Arrrrrrghhhhh!

How old are you?

Cool Write Up.. I also hate snakes though.

alliyse:


Snakes are quite animals. They are friendly as well. it depends on how friendly u are 2 them....

seriously? So how can one be friendly to a black mamba?

You forgot to mention that they are non-venomous and kill their prey via constriction. Then swallow whole.

Largely docile creatures and kept as pets by some

Ceasar1: I hate snakes! I hate snakes! I hate Snaaaaaakes! Arrrrrrghhhhh!

That snake you hate will swallow you.

I hate snakes
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Ma hear Boa constrictor for my doorstep na death dy worry am!!

good delicacy yummy javascript:void(0);

why this kine topic go make FP at midnite... now my roomie is making movements on the bed.....am scared o

I love this snake! Its beautiful.

I don't get along with snakes. When i see em' i bitchh-slap em. That's just how i roll

I like snakes documentary
BT I fear dem ooo

Ceasar1: I hate snakes! I hate snakes! I hate Snaaaaaakes! Arrrrrrghhhhh!

You better read the passage properly and be informed, in readiness for any surprises.

alliyse:


Snakes are quite animals. They are friendly as well. it depends on how friendly u are 2 them....

snakes are friendly?





That's cute




No be me and you

@OP, ALL snakes have heat receptors. The reason for this is probably a make up for their sight. Some snakes do this via the skin while some, their forked tongue. Other than this, they (including the Boa) can sense presence via vibrations.

I HATE snakes but dnt like when they are being killed

Snakes?My worst nightmare.

I hate snakes

I will pass on topic like this

AKMoney1:

How many of this beautiful creatures do you have at home as pet?

Several, but ofcourse they made good tasty meal....Boa meat has a lot of fat..

I so much hate them. But I spent 3hours watching a documentary about them.. They are so annoying. Imagine they c@ spend 1year under your bed without you knowing and can be your housemate for years. I don't like to see them dead though but I hate to see them around. And most importantly, their presence is and will never be Welcomed.

do u say females givs birth to up to 60 ginibabies.... Symz am on a worng page....movement

Snakes... Hate them

alliyse:


Snakes are quite animals. They are friendly as well. it depends on how friendly u are 2 them....

I smell Serpentine spirit..

alliyse:


Snakes are quite animals. They are friendly as well. it depends on how friendly u are 2 them....

forget that $hit, snake na snake, notin lyk friendly, go mek frnds wit black mamba na