Reptile
Boa constrictor Facts
Boa constrictor
- Diet
- Their prey includes a wide variety of small to medium-sized mammals and birds.
- Lifespan
- Up to 40.4 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Boa constrictor Facts at a Glance
It belongs to the family Boidae in the order Squamata. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
Boa constrictor Conservation Status
Boa constrictor is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Lifespan
- Up to 40.4 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Fun facts
- As semi-arboreal snakes, young boa constrictors may climb into trees and shrubs to forage; however, they become mostly terrestrial as they become older and heavier.
- Boa constrictors strike when they perceive a threat.
- They are nocturnal, but they may bask during the day when night-time temperatures are too low.
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