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Boa Forum

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
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
FINALLY!!!!!!!PICS!!!!!!!!!!!
by Hypoboa1 - Jul 15, 2004 03:24 PM
2 Jul 15, 2004 06:35 PM
by Randall_Turner
Need help with my young hogg island female
by bevak - Jul 15, 2004 03:10 PM
2 Jul 16, 2004 01:34 AM
by JDouglas
IBD
by GaiasPriestess - Jul 15, 2004 03:09 PM
0 No replies
Super Motley - couldn't wait for the shed, lol (PIC)
by BoaRepublic - Jul 15, 2004 01:58 PM
16 Jul 22, 2004 11:20 AM
by koky6869
Allow me to brag a little...
by ShiaKun - Jul 15, 2004 12:42 PM
2 Jul 15, 2004 06:40 PM
by Randall_Turner
Having Trouble,PLEASE HELP!
by hypoboa1 - Jul 15, 2004 12:42 PM
2 Jul 16, 2004 02:19 AM
by RUBEN14
FINALLY,some outside pics(FEMALE GUYANA)
by biggworm - Jul 15, 2004 12:29 PM
5 Jul 16, 2004 02:15 AM
by biggworm
check out these babies.......
by bahreptiles - Jul 15, 2004 11:25 AM
1 Jul 15, 2004 03:33 PM
by EricNL
National Herp Society to fight against I.B.D.!!!
by thesnakeman - Jul 15, 2004 11:11 AM
0 No replies
Brazilian Rainbow Question
by thesnakeman - Jul 15, 2004 10:53 AM
1 Jul 15, 2004 12:32 PM
by bcijoe
Mites or shedding
by bugsquawsher - Jul 15, 2004 09:24 AM
2 Jul 15, 2004 11:42 AM
by mdc
motley's, ghost's, striped albino's...FAMILY SHOT...
by NicholasH - Jul 15, 2004 02:32 AM
4 Jul 15, 2004 09:16 PM
by NicholasH
A lesson learned
by boaluvr123 - Jul 15, 2004 01:11 AM
11 Jul 15, 2004 10:52 PM
by Raven01
4 Jul 15, 2004 03:31 PM
by robertmcphee
Nicaraguan Type II
by robertmcphee - Jul 15, 2004 12:03 AM
2 Jul 16, 2004 05:12 PM
by snakemannick
This lttle girl arrived today
by SPJ01 - Jul 14, 2004 09:32 PM
3 Jul 16, 2004 08:41 AM
by SPJ01
EVERYONE NEEDS TO REED IT!!
by snakemannick - Jul 14, 2004 08:49 PM
0 No replies
FINALLY!!!!!!!
by Hypoboa1 - Jul 14, 2004 08:02 PM
0 No replies
INTRODUCING THE ULTIMATE IN BOA MORPHS!!!
by NicholasH - Jul 14, 2004 07:31 PM
8 Jul 15, 2004 12:18 PM
by NicholasH
Caring for 3 different species of boas.
by leoricco88 - Jul 14, 2004 07:28 PM
2 Jul 14, 2004 08:08 PM
by leoricco88
Shovelhead....
by Simbo - Jul 14, 2004 06:42 PM
0 No replies
MORE PEAKS!
by Kitchi - Jul 14, 2004 05:23 PM
9 Jul 15, 2004 05:17 AM
by Kitchi
GREG HACKNEY! If you see this, please read!
by PGoss - Jul 14, 2004 04:31 PM
1 Jul 15, 2004 06:33 PM
by ghackney
What Boa Morph??? (Piccies)
by tegu2002 - Jul 14, 2004 03:27 PM
1 Jul 14, 2004 03:39 PM
by BLAZEBOAS
Another Boa Morph Question
by houseofserpents - Jul 14, 2004 02:25 PM
0 No replies
Boa Morph? - Pic
by houseofserpents - Jul 14, 2004 02:17 PM
2 Jul 14, 2004 07:35 PM
by mbleek448
11 Jul 15, 2004 05:51 PM
by lucille
any ideas ?
by bka - Jul 14, 2004 12:21 PM
5 Jul 14, 2004 10:29 PM
by bka
NY state reptile ban update
by Jay - Jul 14, 2004 11:43 AM
5 Jul 16, 2004 02:05 PM
by Jay
Dumeril
by bka - Jul 14, 2004 11:39 AM
0 No replies
peruvian
by bka - Jul 14, 2004 11:37 AM
0 No replies
What do baby surinam boas go for?? $$$
by svtsinister - Jul 14, 2004 10:12 AM
1 Jul 14, 2004 10:57 AM
by bcijoe
Jungle Boa Genetics,, info appriciated.
by inkognito - Jul 14, 2004 09:13 AM
1 Jul 14, 2004 10:39 AM
by bcijoe
Austin Texas area Herpers?
by bugsquawsher - Jul 14, 2004 08:25 AM
5 Jul 14, 2004 03:56 PM
by davidag02
heavy breathing = respiratory infection?
by tigerlily0130 - Jul 14, 2004 05:31 AM
2 Jul 14, 2004 09:07 AM
by thecaiman
3 Jul 14, 2004 03:26 PM
by NicholasH
A keeper ( baby boa )
by bka - Jul 13, 2004 11:04 PM
3 Jul 14, 2004 11:33 AM
by bka
What do you do?
by mdc - Jul 13, 2004 09:49 PM
26 Jul 15, 2004 09:16 PM
by Raven01
SUNGLOWS
by dmbreeders - Jul 13, 2004 08:52 PM
2 Jul 13, 2004 09:06 PM
by PBM
SUNSET BOAS - THE REAL DEAL
by dmbreeders - Jul 13, 2004 08:45 PM
13 Jul 14, 2004 09:59 PM
by dmbreeders
2004 BCCs
by bcclover - Jul 13, 2004 08:37 PM
0 No replies
3 Jul 13, 2004 08:57 PM
by dmbreeders
Boa c. imperator eating a ball python (more...)
by H+E Stoeckl - Jul 13, 2004 07:39 PM
6 Jul 14, 2004 05:45 PM
by PBM
Breeding Boas can sometimes be very Disappointing.
by bcibydesign - Jul 13, 2004 06:04 PM
11 Jul 14, 2004 10:55 PM
by dmbreeders
Does anyone know how to contact MARK HENSLER????
by SuppleReptiles - Jul 13, 2004 05:34 PM
0 No replies
stunting growth/ limiting feeding?
by str33tsk8rx - Jul 13, 2004 04:09 PM
10 Jul 14, 2004 04:24 PM
by str33tsk8rx
Animal House Pet Exotics?
by msubigdawg - Jul 13, 2004 03:05 PM
0 No replies
A shipping boo-boo
by LauraV - Jul 13, 2004 01:40 PM
2 Jul 14, 2004 01:04 PM
by LauraV
supermodel...
by NicholasH - Jul 13, 2004 01:07 PM
0 No replies
Who has Leopard Boas and/or Blood Boas?
by M n R-Reptile - Jul 13, 2004 01:06 PM
9 Jul 13, 2004 10:59 PM
by M n R-Reptile
I'm Back
by bugsquawsher - Jul 13, 2004 12:26 PM
1 Jul 13, 2004 01:31 PM
by NicholasH
1 Jul 14, 2004 04:37 PM
by MarcV
EBV Red Group never disappoints
by davel - Jul 13, 2004 12:05 PM
6 Jul 14, 2004 12:06 AM
by Biophiliacs
Jim Peters Pastel AB Boa pic
by davel - Jul 13, 2004 12:03 PM
0 No replies
Jim Peters Peruvian Boa showing lots of yellow
by davel - Jul 13, 2004 11:59 AM
1 Jul 13, 2004 12:00 PM
by davel
Reptiles in Paradise
by trout - Jul 13, 2004 02:21 AM
0 No replies
striped albinos...
by NicholasH - Jul 13, 2004 02:02 AM
9 Jul 13, 2004 04:18 PM
by NicholasH
hypo hogg island boa
by boaluvr123 - Jul 13, 2004 12:25 AM
6 Jul 15, 2004 01:06 AM
by boaluvr123
Folks, a few reminders....
by PHScales - Jul 12, 2004 08:33 PM
4 Jul 14, 2004 12:09 AM
by Biophiliacs
0 No replies
The New Kids On The Rack.........
by ReBall1 - Jul 12, 2004 06:56 PM
11 Jul 13, 2004 09:06 PM
by drimes
0 No replies
arabesque girl
by NicholasH - Jul 12, 2004 04:32 PM
5 Jul 13, 2004 09:58 AM
by NicholasH
Breeding siblings
by Justin Becraft - Jul 12, 2004 01:30 PM
0 No replies
I didn't know.....
by srsnakes - Jul 11, 2004 11:58 PM
4 Jul 12, 2004 10:21 PM
by srsnakes
Boa and Cat in same house
by tim5580 - Jul 11, 2004 09:11 PM
17 Jul 13, 2004 05:55 PM
by tim5580
Took a Few Pics Tonite, One Of My Prized Male Hog Islands!
by Randy_Middleton - Jul 11, 2004 09:01 PM
5 Jul 14, 2004 04:40 PM
by MarcV
PEAK FIX
by Kitchi - Jul 11, 2004 08:40 PM
16 Jul 12, 2004 08:11 PM
by Kitchi
Having a little fun. It's a party!
by boaphile - Jul 11, 2004 07:37 PM
10 Jul 13, 2004 11:01 AM
by Rdean1
TEXHISS SUNGLOW
by pythonbreeder - Jul 11, 2004 06:34 PM
7 Jul 12, 2004 07:09 AM
by ajfreptiles
If I want an Albino, what do I need to get....
by TEKNOSYS - Jul 11, 2004 06:01 PM
18 Jul 11, 2004 11:25 PM
by LauraV
CAGES.... SO MANY CAGES... -falls over dizzy-
by sk8erdude360 - Jul 11, 2004 05:51 PM
4 Jul 12, 2004 02:29 PM
by bachman
Need breeding help...
by endofshow247 - Jul 11, 2004 04:46 PM
10 Jul 11, 2004 06:40 PM
by Biophiliacs
more hogg pics!!! (female this time)
by TenorGoddess - Jul 11, 2004 04:18 PM
3 Jul 11, 2004 04:37 PM
by kennethzweerink
MOTLEY PICS !
by MillenniumMorphs - Jul 11, 2004 03:57 PM
4 Jul 11, 2004 09:17 PM
by tns4life
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