Boa constrictors

                                  Boa constrictors

Boa constrictors are powerful snakes and stealthy hunters. They live in tropical climates across much of Central and South America, where they hunt at night.

Common name: Boa constrictor

Scientific name: Boa constrictor

Type: Reptile

Diet: Carnivore

Group name: Bed, knot

Average lifespan in the wild: 20 to 30 years

Size: 13 feet

Weight: 60 pounds

Boas typically hunt by attacking prey such as rats, birds, monkeys, and wild pigs. The snake swallows its prey whole, and the food is digested with strong gastric acids.

After a hearty meal, the boa doesn't need to eat again for weeks. The boa constrictor grows throughout its life, which can last 20 to 30 years. An adult boa typically weighs over 45 kilograms (100 pounds) and grows to about 4 meters (13 feet) long. Constrictor boas tend to live alone.