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Boa constrictor

Boa constrictor

The boa constrictor is one of the most common – and most beautiful – of the boas.

They primarily live on the ground where they catch small mammals such as mice and rats. For this reason some farmers keep boa constrictors as pets to help reduce the nuisance of mice and rats.
The boa constrictor is not dangerous to people.

Food
Small mammals, birds and iguanas
Originates
South America
Life expectancy
30 years
Incubation period
3 months
IUCN status
Least concern (LC)