The tail often exhibits reddish-brown tones, giving rise to the term "red-tailed boa" for certain subspecies. Boas also possess pelvic spurs — small vestigial limbs near the base of the tail ...

The red-tailed boa constrictor was found at the allotments near Malpas Road on 14 June, the RSPCA said. The charity said the reptile was caught safely and had been transferred to a specialist ...

The animals, which had all died, were found dumped at Green Lane, Waterston A 17ft boa constrictor has been found among 27 dead snakes and four chickens dumped in boxes, bin bags and pillowcases ...