South American Boa Constrictor Print E-mail
South American Boa Constrictor – Boa constrictor
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The boa is a medium sized nocturnal predator that exists throughout a wide range of habitats in Central and South America. They feed on a variety of species ranging from small rodents and lizards to large birds, coati, iguana or opossum.

Boas can easily live to be 20 to 30 years old in captivity and can reach from 5 to 12 feet as adults.

Female boas produce live offspring instead of laying eggs. Fertilization by the male is internal. During copulation, females can cling to the male via a small set of "spurs" that are generally hidden below scales on either side of the vent and are actually remnants of the hind legs. The gestation period of boas is 108 days after the post ovulation shed.
 
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