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Colombian boa constrictor
Colombian boa constrictor










As such the average size of a mature female boa is between 7-10 ft, whilst it is only 6-8 ft for the males. There is clear sexual dimorphism seen in the species with females generally being significantly larger, in both length and girth, than males.

colombian boa constrictor

The Boa constrictor is a large snake, although only modestly sized in comparison to many other larger snakes such as the reticulated and Burmese python, and can reach lengths of anywhere from 1-4 meters (3-13 feet) depending on the locality and the availability of suitable prey. Within the exotic pet trade it is also known as a "BCC", an abbreviation of its scientific name, to distinguish it from other Boa constrictor subspecies such as the Boa constrictor imperator which is also regularly, and erroneously, referred to as a "red-tailed boa". constrictor, is often referred to specifically as the "red-tailed boa". (The distinction is shared with Tyrannosaurus rex.) All subspecies are referred to as "Boa constrictors", while the nominate subspecies, B. Though all boids are constrictors, only this species is properly referred to as "Boa constrictor" an almost unique instance of an animal having the same common and scientific binomial name. Ten subspecies are currently recognized, although some of these are controversial. A staple of private collections and public displays, its color pattern is highly variable yet distinctive. It is a member of the Boidae family found in Central America, South America and some islands in the Caribbean.

colombian boa constrictor

Colombian Red Tail Boas (Boa constrictor imperator) A large, heavy-bodied species of snake.












Colombian boa constrictor