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Boa constrictor
Made by Nahuel Garrido
Description
Boa constrictors are pinkish or tan in colour, with dark crossbands. They range in length is from 20 inches (50 cm) as neonates to 13 feet (3.9 m) as adults. The longest recorded specimen was 18 feet (5.5 m) long.
What they eat
• They eat: rodents, other smaller mammals and birds. Sometimes smaller reptiles like lizards and frogs. They can also eat rats and rabbits.
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Reproduction
• These snakes are seasonal breeders. The female emits a scent to attract males. The male and female join together in order for the male to fertilize the eggs.
Habitat
• The boa constrictor's preferred habitat is rainforest, but it is also found in semiarid savannah. Because its range covers such a large area, the boa constrictor varies considerably in color, marking, and size.
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