The boa constrictor (scientific name also Boa constrictor), also known as the common boa, is a species of large, non-venomous, heavy-bodied snake that is frequently kept and bred in captivity. [5] [6] The boa constrictor is a member of the family Boidae. The species is native to tropical South America. A staple of private collections and public ...

2025年3月1日 · boa constrictor, (Boa constrictor), large thick-bodied snake of the boa family, Boidae. Its range is wide, from Argentina to northern Mexico. Though it thrives in tropical rainforests, it also inhabits savannas, cane fields, and semiarid scrublands. The snake’s adult length is typically about 10 feet (3 metres), though individuals of more ...

紅尾蚺 [4] （學名：Boa constrictor）是蛇亞目 蚺科 蚺屬下的一種蚺蛇，又稱紅尾蟒、巨蚺，無毒，主要分布於中美洲、南美洲及加勒比海附近的一些島嶼。此蛇有多種顏色，而且體型龐大，是相當矚目的蛇類。

The boa constrictor is named for its mode of predation: constriction. Instead of injecting poison into its prey, it strikes, grabs and squeezes until the prey is subdued. Once the prey is dead, the snake swallows it whole. Boa constrictors are able to adjust their hunting behaviors according to the density of possible prey items in their habitat.

Boa constrictor constrictor has a wide distribution on the South American continent including the countries Bolivia, Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, French Guyana, Guyana, Peru, Surinam and Venezuela. Within the region of the West Indies, this subspecies occurs naturally only on the Islands of Trinidad and Tobago, where Boa constrictor reaches its ...

Boas are nonvenomous constrictors found in tropical Central and South America. Like their anaconda cousins, they are excellent swimmers, but prefer to stay on dry land, living primarily in hollow...

16 小时之前 · While boa constrictors are impressive snakes, and stories of enormous specimens abound, the largest reliably measured boa constrictor clocked in at a formidable 18 feet. This giant represents the upper limit of their known size and stands as a testament to the potential of this species when given the right conditions.

2021年11月23日 · There are currently ten types of Boa constrictors recognized in taxonomy; Amarai’s, Red-tailed, Northern, Tumbes Peru, Mexican, Dominican Clouded, Argentine, St Lucia, Orton’s, and the Pearl Island boa constrictor. Although similar, there are differences in appearance and adaptations across regions.

2024年9月26日 · Boa和Constrictor是两种爬行动物，常常会被混淆。 它们属于蛇亚目，都具备缠绕猎物并压制呼吸的能力，但是在外形、生活习性和分布区域等方面还是存在一些差异。

2024年4月25日 · Boa constrictors, also known as common boas or red-tailed boas, are one of the best-known snake species – native to the tropical regions of South America. They are also one of the largest snakes, growing up to 15 feet. With 4 recognized subspecies, these snakes vary significantly in color.