Scarlet
Common Boa Constrictor
Constrictor constrictor
Life expectancy: Life expectancy 20-30 years in captivity
Habitat: Found in trees or on the ground, Range from northern Mexico south through Central and
South America.
Born: 1999
Fun Facts About Boa Constrictor
- Boa Constrictors are one of the largest snakes in the world, along with the Reticulated Python and Anaconda.
- Boas are said to be the most beautifully colored of all snakes.
- Boas have heat sensitive scales in their faces that help them to sense prey is near.
- Bats are their favorite meal.
- The oldest known boa lived 40 years and 4 months.
- In South America, some households keep boa constrictors to control vermin.
