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Boa Forum

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2007.
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
The Jungle Boa
by evercraig190 - May 10, 2007 04:18 PM
3 May 10, 2007 05:53 PM
by ChrisGilbert
Living Art....
by Guy Scavone II - May 10, 2007 03:58 PM
17 May 11, 2007 09:54 PM
by voodoomagik
Ghost Litter's First Shed
by ChristianC - May 10, 2007 03:33 PM
8 May 11, 2007 03:40 PM
by ChristianC
Brazil boas showing off..
by RioBravoReptiles - May 10, 2007 12:57 PM
3 May 11, 2007 08:42 AM
by Horridus
RED female suri w/awesome pattern
by voodoomagik - May 10, 2007 12:49 PM
5 May 11, 2007 07:07 PM
by voodoomagik
new male suri
by voodoomagik - May 10, 2007 12:42 PM
4 May 11, 2007 07:03 PM
by voodoomagik
New ghost and many others DUW
by rainbowsrus - May 10, 2007 12:09 PM
14 May 11, 2007 01:09 PM
by voodoomagik
NEW CAMERA
by locsmith - May 10, 2007 11:38 AM
2 May 10, 2007 12:50 PM
by voodoomagik
Sunburnt ALBINO!!
by Junglestruck - May 10, 2007 09:26 AM
3 May 11, 2007 01:49 AM
by ChadHorne
Another SHARP in the sun!!!!
by Junglestruck - May 10, 2007 09:22 AM
2 May 11, 2007 01:20 AM
by Slithering_Serpents
What's the deal with Peru boas anyway?
by RioBravoReptiles - May 10, 2007 07:59 AM
5 May 10, 2007 07:28 PM
by RioBravoReptiles
Motley het anery pics
by BigDan - May 09, 2007 11:38 PM
5 May 19, 2007 02:34 PM
by mack1time
BOA SPITTING CLEAR LIQUID
by bscotpa - May 09, 2007 11:24 PM
6 May 10, 2007 10:30 AM
by boaphile
It may be 90 outside, but its SNOWING..
by Shane Kinney - May 09, 2007 11:15 PM
15 May 11, 2007 01:51 AM
by ChadHorne
Arabesque Boa
by Z_G_Reptiles - May 09, 2007 07:17 PM
7 May 11, 2007 09:56 PM
by voodoomagik
sharing some artwork
by aera - May 09, 2007 06:36 PM
3 May 10, 2007 10:26 AM
by aera
Linda line sunset hypo/ghost born today
by m-colvin - May 09, 2007 04:24 PM
15 May 10, 2007 05:26 PM
by Jeremy Stone
Sometimes you win!
by chris nicholas - May 09, 2007 03:03 PM
20 May 10, 2007 09:52 PM
by chris nicholas
Yellow Peru redtail photos.
by RioBravoReptiles - May 09, 2007 01:27 PM
3 May 10, 2007 12:47 AM
by JoshKetchum
I've been SNOWED!
by Daniel Klopson - May 09, 2007 12:25 PM
4 May 09, 2007 09:07 PM
by Daniel Klopson
Since the topic lately is Anery....pics
by rainbowsrus - May 09, 2007 11:49 AM
14 May 10, 2007 02:38 PM
by JJsBoas
Super Hypo Tail?? You tell me!
by Daniel Klopson - May 09, 2007 11:22 AM
9 May 10, 2007 11:22 PM
by strictly4fun
Theres something about it...(dialup)
by JackJebus - May 09, 2007 10:35 AM
1 May 09, 2007 11:15 PM
by boawoman
Sheding during gestation
by Warren_Booth - May 09, 2007 10:33 AM
4 May 09, 2007 12:58 PM
by chriskimble
Contact in for Tim McGee
by rockinreptiles2 - May 09, 2007 09:50 AM
1 May 09, 2007 10:19 AM
by johnriz
Anery boas
by ajfreptiles - May 09, 2007 08:26 AM
3 May 09, 2007 11:18 AM
by ajfreptiles
my new 06 peruvian pair
by nickstone - May 08, 2007 11:25 PM
2 May 09, 2007 10:18 AM
by bthacker
Could this be a waxy?
by danktat - May 08, 2007 09:12 PM
4 May 09, 2007 07:21 AM
by locsmith
A few pix of Don and Jason
by danktat - May 08, 2007 09:08 PM
1 May 09, 2007 10:26 AM
by miloradovich
May 15 No GAS DAY
by David26 - May 08, 2007 07:05 PM
5 May 09, 2007 10:14 AM
by Boogman
where did they go?
by heathn - May 08, 2007 04:42 PM
2 May 08, 2007 08:36 PM
by HeathN
06 Anery
by Sharpman - May 08, 2007 02:36 PM
3 May 08, 2007 06:40 PM
by JackJebus
Patience and a word of thanks!
by Tracy Barker - May 08, 2007 01:39 PM
28 May 09, 2007 04:36 PM
by vcaruso15
Is this a jungle?
by MontyM - May 08, 2007 11:29 AM
7 May 09, 2007 01:14 AM
by tex959
New Salmon
by BRB_Russ - May 08, 2007 10:32 AM
5 May 08, 2007 08:35 PM
by BRB_Russ
bucket of boas
by ladyboid - May 08, 2007 09:06 AM
3 May 09, 2007 01:18 AM
by ladyboid
ARABESQUE baby,s colors.
by toine - May 08, 2007 03:13 AM
4 May 09, 2007 06:05 PM
by Goldcoastboas
My latest acquisition......
by rainbowsrus - May 08, 2007 02:43 AM
8 May 08, 2007 07:21 PM
by rainbowsrus
Stupid people kill me!
by mkco79 - May 08, 2007 12:56 AM
1 May 08, 2007 01:45 PM
by begunwithaletter
Growth Rate/ Feeding Question
by Liann - May 07, 2007 10:30 PM
3 May 08, 2007 07:51 AM
by Liann
question for all you breeders...
by begunwithaletter - May 07, 2007 08:53 PM
5 May 09, 2007 12:59 AM
by she_geek
DH SALMON WITH LAVENDER STRIPE
by ed1 - May 07, 2007 08:49 PM
1 May 08, 2007 02:16 PM
by reinert
Please Help ! Boa Tail Inflamed/Puffy!!
by reptimals - May 07, 2007 08:48 PM
8 May 08, 2007 05:12 PM
by reptimals
SHARPS outdoor photos
by Junglestruck - May 07, 2007 08:47 PM
4 May 08, 2007 02:18 PM
by reinert
DH SALMON WITH LAVENDER STRIPE
by ed1 - May 07, 2007 08:39 PM
0 No replies
ID Help Please.
by phoerner - May 07, 2007 07:21 PM
2 May 08, 2007 06:24 PM
by phoerner
Gravid Albino Het Snow....
by Daniel Klopson - May 07, 2007 07:05 PM
0 No replies
06 Peruvians
by Mark Damico - May 07, 2007 06:35 PM
2 May 08, 2007 08:25 PM
by Mark Damico
AP T10 cages for Boas?
by ChrisGilbert - May 07, 2007 05:00 PM
6 May 07, 2007 05:58 PM
by ChrisGilbert
Nice Big Sripeline Albino Male
by Daniel Klopson - May 07, 2007 04:05 PM
4 May 08, 2007 03:11 PM
by reinert
Nice Contrasty Motley!
by Daniel Klopson - May 07, 2007 03:51 PM
2 May 07, 2007 04:17 PM
by Daniel Klopson
last one
by rtc - May 07, 2007 02:20 PM
3 May 08, 2007 02:38 AM
by toine
Another pic
by rtc - May 07, 2007 02:19 PM
4 May 08, 2007 12:03 PM
by raptor1
Another pic
by rtc - May 07, 2007 02:17 PM
2 May 07, 2007 03:50 PM
by Sharpman
CA Motley x Hypo "Chaos" Litter
by rtc - May 07, 2007 02:16 PM
3 May 07, 2007 04:21 PM
by ajfreptiles
Very Gravid DH Snow Pic.....
by Daniel Klopson - May 07, 2007 02:15 PM
4 May 07, 2007 06:46 PM
by Daniel Klopson
CA Motley x Hypo "Chaos" Litter
by rtc - May 07, 2007 02:13 PM
3 May 07, 2007 03:52 PM
by Daniel Klopson
Need Help......eye problem
by BIGDADDYBOAS - May 07, 2007 01:14 PM
0 No replies
Need Help......eye problem
by BIGDADDYBOAS - May 07, 2007 01:11 PM
2 May 07, 2007 02:34 PM
by geckocrazy
Peru BCC redtails at age 9 months..
by RioBravoReptiles - May 07, 2007 09:50 AM
5 May 07, 2007 03:32 PM
by najt
Check out this wildcat
by ChristianC - May 07, 2007 03:24 AM
8 May 07, 2007 11:51 PM
by Randall_Turner
Hercules *pix*
by danktat - May 06, 2007 10:17 PM
1 May 07, 2007 03:30 AM
by ChristianC
115 POS LadderTail x F-1 Salmon Clutch!
by L.A.Snakes, Inc. - May 06, 2007 08:28 PM
7 May 07, 2007 12:43 PM
by JoshKetchum
Some Suriname eye candy...
by Barry Miller - May 06, 2007 08:17 PM
6 May 06, 2007 11:13 PM
by locsmith
my first litter!
by begunwithaletter - May 06, 2007 04:43 PM
11 May 07, 2007 07:14 PM
by begunwithaletter
What kind of boas it this.............
by rockinreptiles2 - May 06, 2007 03:06 PM
5 May 07, 2007 04:32 AM
by mavericksdad
Motley with flowers in her hair.......
by Daniel Klopson - May 06, 2007 01:10 PM
3 May 07, 2007 01:09 PM
by rainbowsrus
HYPO AND NON HYPO.............
by koky6869 - May 05, 2007 09:29 PM
0 No replies
Out having fun in the sun
by MarcS - May 05, 2007 06:26 PM
3 May 07, 2007 01:08 PM
by rainbowsrus
Outside Phantom shots
by BWSmith - May 05, 2007 06:15 PM
15 May 06, 2007 11:54 PM
by BWSmith
? CA Boa ?
by got4low - May 05, 2007 04:46 PM
11 May 06, 2007 05:36 PM
by ChrisGilbert
05 "Sunkist" Male
by got4low - May 05, 2007 04:36 PM
0 No replies
05 "Sunkist" Male
by got4low - May 05, 2007 04:35 PM
0 No replies
HYPO ARABESQUE %50 HET. ANERY
by RBOND - May 05, 2007 02:36 PM
1 May 05, 2007 02:38 PM
by RBOND
Steve Hammond line Suriname female
by koky6869 - May 05, 2007 12:40 PM
2 May 07, 2007 03:33 AM
by ChristianC
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