Boa Constrictor
Boa constrictor
Adult boa constrictors inhabit tropical forests, dry woodland, savanna edges, farms, and river margins across parts of Central and South America and nearby islands. They are mostly nocturnal ambush predators, taking mammals, birds, and other vertebrates with a rapid bite followed by powerful constriction. Large adults are mainly terrestrial but may still climb when conditions allow. A notable fact is that constriction kills by disrupting circulation and breathing rather than by crushing bones.
- Type
- Fang / Stealth
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Boa Constrictor