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