Tag: Boas

Boa constrictors are non-venomous boa species found in mostly Central America, South America and some islands in the Caribbean. As unusual as it sounds, the common name is the same as the scientific name. Its color pattern is highly variable depending on the location of the sub-species. Boa Constrictors may grow to become quite large, some even as large as 20 feet. Among all of the snakes on SnakeEstate.com you’ll find that our Boa Constrictor

Snakes have become more and more popular pets in recent years.  While not for everyone, many people find them truly fascinating and beautiful animals, and their relatively modest care requirements mean they can be enjoyed by anyone.  Unlike a cat or dog, a pet snake doesn’t need to be taken for walks, or let outside for exercise, even a large pet boa only has fairly modest housing requirements, and one their care and husbandry are

Boa constrictors are becoming more and more popular as pets, but how much do you really know about them? Here are the top boa facts I get asked about again and again… What is the difference between a common boa and a red tailed boa? Common boas (boa constrictor imperator) are a medium to large snake from Central America. Red Tailed Boas (boa constrictor imperator) are a slightly larger snake, with similar markings but a

There are a wide range of species kept by snake enthusiasts today, from so called “beginners” snakes such as the colubrids (corn snakes, king snakes etc.) to large pythons and everything in between. Few however have the majesty and attraction of the boas. Boas are a privative family of snakes, often confused with their cousins the pythons. In fact they share many traits with the pythons, with the most notable difference often being geography. With