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Boa Forum

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2008.
Photo: Boa constrictor
2007 Photo contest winner - mack1time

The Boidae are a family of non-venomous snakes found in Northern, Central and South America, the Caribbean, southeastern Europe and Asia Minor, Northern, Central and East Africa, Madagascar and Reunion Island, the Arabian Peninsula, Central and southwestern Asia, India and Sri Lanka, the Moluccas and New Guinea through to Melanesia and Samoa. Relatively primitive snakes, adults are medium to large in size, with females usually larger than the males. Two subfamilies comprising eight genera and 43 species are currently recognized. Prey is killed by a process known as constriction with the prey eventually succumbing due to asphyxiation. Prey is swallowed whole, and may take anywhere from several days or even weeks to fully digest. Despite their intimidating size and power, they are generally not dangerous to humans. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of all Boas. Don't forget to check out our other boa related forums. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service.

Photo: The first Sharp Strain Snow
2007 Photo contest winner - kblumenthal
Topic Replies Last Post
Pics of 08 Pick of Litter Leopard
by MontyM - Jul 23, 2008 05:21 PM
15 Jul 25, 2008 07:21 PM
by MontyM
Poss Super Pics
by MontyM - Jul 23, 2008 05:17 PM
3 Jul 23, 2008 05:35 PM
by MontyM
Please help - baby regurging...
by Let_It_Grow - Jul 23, 2008 03:44 PM
10 Jul 26, 2008 11:52 AM
by Let_It_Grow
Divinia
by DarkFaery8 - Jul 23, 2008 03:02 PM
0 No replies
Boa Macro
by mack1time - Jul 23, 2008 02:51 PM
9 Jul 24, 2008 06:44 PM
by fgs
Jungle Het Albino x Arg/Col Albino -more
by Southernboids - Jul 23, 2008 01:08 PM
2 Jul 24, 2008 01:44 AM
by LarM
jungles?????
by bigjoe4747 - Jul 23, 2008 12:11 AM
5 Jul 25, 2008 04:56 PM
by jhsulliv
Bloody Salmon shed today
by mannymoney - Jul 22, 2008 10:52 PM
3 Jul 25, 2008 01:16 PM
by JohnBerry
Anery and Hypo Nics
by voodoomagik - Jul 22, 2008 10:30 PM
4 Jul 25, 2008 01:21 PM
by voodoomagik
How do you like your Hypos? Pics inside!
by ajfreptiles - Jul 22, 2008 10:18 PM
1 Jul 23, 2008 04:43 PM
by Randall_Turner
Hurricane babies..
by RioBravoReptiles - Jul 22, 2008 09:07 PM
12 Jul 23, 2008 10:24 AM
by greenbay1
Reduced pattern Hypos
by JTD - Jul 22, 2008 08:44 PM
4 Jul 23, 2008 07:33 PM
by JTD
Swollen Hips?
by dixiereptiles - Jul 22, 2008 07:49 PM
2 Jul 23, 2008 05:32 PM
by jhsulliv
barry berg line albino
by dradsliff - Jul 22, 2008 07:25 PM
3 Jul 24, 2008 01:34 PM
by LarM
female boa spurs
by snakekate - Jul 22, 2008 07:05 PM
3 Jul 22, 2008 07:55 PM
by snakekate
just the beginning in New York
by manhattagators - Jul 22, 2008 06:36 PM
1 Jul 23, 2008 08:01 AM
by mike_panic
Mite killer....
by Bighurt - Jul 22, 2008 06:10 PM
4 Jul 29, 2008 03:58 PM
by Fitch2k06
Anery Nicaraguan - Here are all the pics
by JaredHorenstein - Jul 22, 2008 05:34 PM
5 Jul 25, 2008 01:26 PM
by JohnBerry
Anery Nicaraguan
by JaredHorenstein - Jul 22, 2008 05:33 PM
1 Jul 22, 2008 05:35 PM
by JaredHorenstein
New pics of the Ferrari line pastel....
by CCS - Jul 22, 2008 05:29 PM
2 Jul 24, 2008 01:02 PM
by soccerpmw15
My new Sugar Babies are here... DUW!
by CCS - Jul 22, 2008 05:23 PM
2 Jul 24, 2008 12:59 PM
by soccerpmw15
Another Up and Comer.
by madisonrecords - Jul 22, 2008 03:20 PM
9 Jul 22, 2008 07:23 PM
by ABCC
First Albino
by Jeff Tillis - Jul 22, 2008 02:42 PM
5 Jul 22, 2008 05:51 PM
by gmherps
Water Dishes for Shoebox Rack
by SpectreBCIs - Jul 22, 2008 02:14 PM
14 Jul 23, 2008 07:43 PM
by mannymoney
My yearling rack contents - DUW
by rainbowsrus - Jul 22, 2008 01:36 PM
7 Jul 23, 2008 09:27 PM
by JJsBoas
Grouchy Boa
by rainforestboas - Jul 22, 2008 09:57 AM
8 Jul 22, 2008 02:14 PM
by rainforestboas
Are neonates' first sheds obvious?
by liquid-leaf - Jul 22, 2008 07:37 AM
3 Jul 22, 2008 12:27 PM
by liquid-leaf
It was a raining day yesterday
by belgiumboa - Jul 22, 2008 04:45 AM
2 Jul 22, 2008 11:21 AM
by OZZ1978
Sharing so pics
by Lokey - Jul 21, 2008 11:05 PM
2 Jul 22, 2008 09:19 PM
by KevMadden
What do y'all think.....
by KevMadden - Jul 21, 2008 10:16 PM
16 Jul 22, 2008 08:54 PM
by reddogg1
More pics of this girl ....
by OZZ1978 - Jul 21, 2008 08:50 PM
3 Jul 22, 2008 08:39 AM
by OZZ1978
Ruben, here you go!
by shot - Jul 21, 2008 06:54 PM
1 Jul 21, 2008 10:09 PM
by Ruben14
Luna's little sister......
by rainbowsrus - Jul 21, 2008 06:10 PM
1 Jul 21, 2008 07:07 PM
by fgs
Just shed hypo Cyclone....
by rainbowsrus - Jul 21, 2008 06:06 PM
2 Jul 21, 2008 07:22 PM
by nickstone
Opinion on this BC
by lecoiskin - Jul 21, 2008 04:28 PM
2 Jul 21, 2008 11:08 PM
by lecoiskin
Paradigm Jungles & BW Caramel Jungles!!
by BASICALLYBOAS - Jul 21, 2008 04:25 PM
45 Jul 25, 2008 01:56 PM
by Jeremy Stone
Hypo Pastel Monstertail shed...WOWZERS!!
by mannymoney - Jul 21, 2008 03:14 PM
7 Jul 21, 2008 07:44 PM
by boaphile
new bci
by chenderson421 - Jul 21, 2008 12:59 PM
4 Jul 21, 2008 01:57 PM
by rainbowsrus
Comparison shot
by MikeRoberts - Jul 21, 2008 12:43 PM
7 Jul 21, 2008 04:25 PM
by OZZ1978
Gravid mystery...solved.
by ilovemylizard - Jul 21, 2008 12:11 PM
7 Jul 21, 2008 11:28 PM
by BoaMorph
More on the Blonde T Albinos:
by boaphile - Jul 21, 2008 11:17 AM
14 Aug 04, 2008 03:57 PM
by Sergej
An observation on breeding boas
by BCIexotics - Jul 21, 2008 08:35 AM
1 Jul 21, 2008 04:12 PM
by lecoiskin
Six weeks to go.
by madisonrecords - Jul 21, 2008 08:14 AM
16 Jul 22, 2008 10:24 PM
by kcpits
Striped Pastel Hypo Litter!
by LeeMatthew - Jul 21, 2008 04:31 AM
4 Jul 21, 2008 11:09 PM
by LeeMatthew
She's getting soooo close!
by NUCCIZ_BOAS - Jul 21, 2008 12:34 AM
0 No replies
Long Road.....
by danktat - Jul 20, 2008 11:29 PM
2 Jul 22, 2008 01:27 AM
by danktat
picture video
by McCarthyBoas - Jul 20, 2008 09:57 PM
5 Jul 22, 2008 09:01 PM
by McCarthyBoas
an opinion please
by bigjoe4747 - Jul 20, 2008 08:32 PM
1 Jul 21, 2008 06:42 AM
by Amiemac9
Guyanan from 14' WC femal
by KevMadden - Jul 20, 2008 08:31 PM
22 Jul 22, 2008 08:57 AM
by KevMadden
Suriname getting close!
by mmiles - Jul 20, 2008 08:29 PM
10 Jul 21, 2008 10:10 PM
by ceniceros
and who says....
by bigjoe4747 - Jul 20, 2008 08:04 PM
0 No replies
Jungle, motley, sonics, DH sunglows, >>>
by gmherps - Jul 20, 2008 07:55 PM
2 Jul 21, 2008 04:19 AM
by gmherps
POST SHED LEOPARD ALBINOS AND SIBLINGS!
by Tom Burke - Jul 20, 2008 06:40 PM
9 Jul 21, 2008 01:17 PM
by Snakesatsunset
How big?
by Let_It_Grow - Jul 20, 2008 04:47 PM
1 Jul 20, 2008 11:58 PM
by OZZ1978
My Trip to the "Boa Black Hole"! *DUW*
by TopNotchBoas - Jul 20, 2008 02:38 PM
11 Jul 21, 2008 02:10 PM
by LarM
Blonde T-Positive Albino request:
by boaphile - Jul 20, 2008 02:18 PM
11 Jul 21, 2008 02:21 PM
by LarM
Need some info on Guyana boa constrictor
by snakekate - Jul 20, 2008 01:11 PM
3 Jul 20, 2008 02:15 PM
by LarM
Parodox Hypo Het sunglow (new pictures)
by sharpshooter45 - Jul 20, 2008 01:04 PM
2 Jul 20, 2008 03:53 PM
by Randall_Turner
Parodox Hypo Het sunglow (new pictures)
by sharpshooter45 - Jul 20, 2008 01:02 PM
0 No replies
Ladder striped tail
by MikeRoberts - Jul 20, 2008 12:40 PM
0 No replies
Prodigy T-Positive Albino Boas
by boaphile - Jul 20, 2008 08:53 AM
5 Jul 21, 2008 07:09 AM
by Atrayu
More MMA... and boas
by Jonathan_Brady - Jul 20, 2008 07:49 AM
7 Jul 20, 2008 02:04 PM
by ceniceros
LAWS AGAINST SHIPPING SNAKES TO CALIF??
by JPCONS - Jul 20, 2008 06:36 AM
4 Jul 20, 2008 12:15 PM
by gmherps
Paradigm/Paraglow Question...... LONG
by NUCCIZ_BOAS - Jul 19, 2008 09:47 PM
13 Jul 20, 2008 02:25 PM
by mdc
2008' Sunglow Pics- both Kahl and Sharp
by salmonboa.com - Jul 19, 2008 08:53 PM
8 Jul 20, 2008 11:28 AM
by AndrewPotts

by KevMadden - Jul 19, 2008 08:38 PM
11 Jul 20, 2008 02:06 PM
by ceniceros
question on het albinos
by royal645 - Jul 19, 2008 08:25 PM
1 Jul 19, 2008 10:17 PM
by slacker6848
couple pics of my albino
by bigjoe4747 - Jul 19, 2008 08:24 PM
2 Jul 20, 2008 10:23 AM
by bigjoe4747
picture of Surinam in the blue
by kcpits - Jul 19, 2008 06:40 PM
8 Jul 20, 2008 01:59 AM
by Argentines
here is a size question
by bigjoe4747 - Jul 19, 2008 06:19 PM
7 Jul 20, 2008 02:41 AM
by bigjoe4747
Take a look Kevin some color
by kcpits - Jul 19, 2008 05:58 PM
1 Jul 19, 2008 08:33 PM
by KevMadden
Another attempt at capturing color..
by KevMadden - Jul 19, 2008 04:34 PM
6 Jul 20, 2008 01:01 AM
by Jonathan_Brady
08' Super Aztecs(Pics)
by AndrewPotts - Jul 19, 2008 12:44 PM
27 Jul 20, 2008 03:31 PM
by AndrewPotts
I got my first Tattoo DUW
by slacker6848 - Jul 19, 2008 11:57 AM
17 Jul 20, 2008 01:50 PM
by slacker6848
Suriname BCC Born Today!!!!!
by AFOLL - Jul 19, 2008 11:32 AM
13 Jul 20, 2008 08:15 AM
by RON745
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