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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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My Season
by BROWNSBOAS - Mar 15, 2007 01:30 PM |
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Mar 15, 2007 04:38 PM by CCS |
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CA Motley Poss. Het. T pos.
by JasonGonzalez - Mar 15, 2007 12:57 PM |
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Mar 16, 2007 10:44 PM by PBM |
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Hamburg Reptile Show???
by SKYFIRE_1 - Mar 15, 2007 11:06 AM |
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Mar 15, 2007 03:27 PM by DeniseB |
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Late night delivery....
by hognose15 - Mar 15, 2007 01:08 AM |
2 |
Mar 15, 2007 11:49 AM by rainbowsrus |
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More Hercules and Pandora
by danktat - Mar 15, 2007 12:13 AM |
1 |
Mar 15, 2007 11:06 AM by Randall_Turner |
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Texas to introduce new law
by fantasyboas - Mar 14, 2007 10:17 PM |
10 |
Mar 17, 2007 01:26 AM by tsusnakeguy |
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Is anyone else having a late season?....
by Daniel Klopson - Mar 14, 2007 10:07 PM |
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Mar 17, 2007 01:50 AM by metalpest |
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Motley x Jungle "Question"
by FutureBoaBreeder - Mar 14, 2007 09:39 PM |
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Mar 15, 2007 10:31 PM by Josh_Ketchum |
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Mystery Bump!
by reptilicus81 - Mar 14, 2007 07:38 PM |
3 |
Mar 15, 2007 02:40 PM by reptilicus81 |
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New Albino Motley
by fgs - Mar 14, 2007 03:12 PM |
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Mar 16, 2007 12:21 PM by Jeremy Stone |
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Motley X Albino pos. het Typ2 Anery
by SIEGI - Mar 14, 2007 02:26 PM |
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Mar 14, 2007 03:36 PM by Randall_Turner |
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Boaphiles Sagging?
by drasticplastic - Mar 14, 2007 01:27 PM |
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Mar 16, 2007 11:46 PM by Jeremy Stone |
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Some Breeding Pics
by NextGen - Mar 14, 2007 01:06 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Just hangin' around (showing off) ...
by RioBravoReptiles - Mar 14, 2007 12:59 PM |
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Mar 14, 2007 05:04 PM by BigJim55 |
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3X HET BABY PICTURES!
by mike31 - Mar 14, 2007 09:23 AM |
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Mar 14, 2007 01:27 PM by Randall_Turner |
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Who is on the panel at the Boa Forum...
by kirby - Mar 14, 2007 08:06 AM |
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Mar 14, 2007 04:10 PM by ChrisGilbert |
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Suriname boa asks, What's wrong with me?
by RioBravoReptiles - Mar 14, 2007 07:37 AM |
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Mar 14, 2007 04:05 PM by RioBravoReptiles |
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Pics of my new poss triple het
by drasticplastic - Mar 14, 2007 01:31 AM |
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Mar 14, 2007 11:00 AM by drasticplastic |
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Anyone else having trouble w/ site ....
by bthacker - Mar 14, 2007 12:00 AM |
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Mar 14, 2007 10:50 AM by heathn |
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Suri PICs
by Jeff Clark - Mar 13, 2007 11:43 PM |
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Mar 14, 2007 12:22 AM by strictly4fun |
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Gestation duration for CA boas
by BOtt - Mar 13, 2007 11:35 PM |
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Mar 14, 2007 06:36 AM by BillyBoy |
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TRIPLE HET BABIES!!!!!
by mike31 - Mar 13, 2007 11:31 PM |
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Mar 14, 2007 07:59 AM by kirby |
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New Boa pics...
by mavericksdad - Mar 13, 2007 07:38 PM |
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Mar 13, 2007 07:56 PM by gmherps |
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How long can a female boa be gravid!
by sreps - Mar 13, 2007 07:37 PM |
3 |
Mar 13, 2007 08:57 PM by BoidaeAddiction |
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Suri Feeding transition W/PIC of suri
by matt_89 - Mar 13, 2007 06:57 PM |
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Mar 17, 2007 06:22 AM by matt_89 |
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BABIES!!! Its about time. lol
by MarcS - Mar 13, 2007 04:14 PM |
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Mar 14, 2007 03:17 PM by toine |
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The albino has landed!
by LoneGreyWolf20 - Mar 13, 2007 09:48 AM |
8 |
Mar 15, 2007 01:39 PM by laramax219 |
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The REDDEST hypo I have ever owned
by mdc - Mar 13, 2007 08:32 AM |
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Mar 13, 2007 03:13 PM by Daniel Klopson |
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New pics of my Bolivian
by drasticplastic - Mar 13, 2007 01:49 AM |
5 |
Mar 13, 2007 07:26 PM by mrcanada21 |
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New Jason Pix
by danktat - Mar 12, 2007 11:52 PM |
1 |
Mar 13, 2007 04:47 PM by lexxxx300 |
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Hypo Nics and Genetics
by ballyhoo1887 - Mar 12, 2007 10:37 PM |
5 |
Mar 13, 2007 02:48 PM by ballyhoo1887 |
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boa supplementation?
by vet2010 - Mar 12, 2007 09:38 PM |
7 |
Mar 14, 2007 05:28 PM by Paul Hollander |
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A Mandarin named Clementine
by drimes - Mar 12, 2007 09:13 PM |
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Mar 13, 2007 06:14 PM by drimes |
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What we got cooking in the oven!
by boaswithballs1 - Mar 12, 2007 07:39 PM |
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Mar 14, 2007 12:53 AM by stav |
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New Red Tail always in water dish
by Dan75 - Mar 12, 2007 02:56 PM |
5 |
Mar 12, 2007 03:46 PM by ChrisGilbert |
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You couldnt miss this ovulation & theory
by STUART - Mar 12, 2007 02:01 PM |
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Mar 14, 2007 01:18 AM by stav |
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Newest Addition
by BROWNSBOAS - Mar 12, 2007 11:15 AM |
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Mar 12, 2007 05:08 PM by BROWNSBOAS |
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Silvera Pastel....Hey Matt.....
by lexxxx300 - Mar 12, 2007 10:56 AM |
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Mar 13, 2007 10:54 AM by Randall_Turner |
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Infra Red heat mat under glass tank
by zorpasg - Mar 12, 2007 09:10 AM |
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Mar 12, 2007 04:49 PM by chris_harper2 |
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I need INFO!!!
by zoeytheblood - Mar 12, 2007 09:06 AM |
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Mar 12, 2007 10:53 AM by lexxxx300 |
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Snake photo shoot (DUW)
by lexxxx300 - Mar 12, 2007 12:28 AM |
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Mar 12, 2007 07:45 PM by bthacker |
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How is this for size?
by danktat - Mar 11, 2007 10:45 PM |
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Mar 12, 2007 12:13 PM by lexxxx300 |
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Health concern: over shedding, LOOK!!!!
by jloganafcc - Mar 11, 2007 10:44 PM |
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Mar 13, 2007 03:06 PM by Slithering_Serpents |
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Sibling of the Suri posted yesterday...
by Barry Miller - Mar 11, 2007 10:36 PM |
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Mar 13, 2007 03:08 PM by Slithering_Serpents |
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Gosh-darn underage women.....
by NUCCIZ_BOAS - Mar 11, 2007 10:12 PM |
0 | No replies |
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My Mom doesn't have a cool job like that
by boaphile - Mar 11, 2007 08:55 PM |
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Mar 13, 2007 12:47 PM by boaphile |
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Tim Nias
by BigJim55 - Mar 11, 2007 07:59 PM |
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Mar 12, 2007 02:59 PM by BROWNSBOAS |
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Saw this article and it made me think...
by afoll - Mar 11, 2007 06:21 PM |
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OrangeTail Hypo Male NEW PICS
by DavidKendrick - Mar 11, 2007 05:31 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Post shed baby pics(born 2/23/07)....
by Sojourner - Mar 11, 2007 05:04 PM |
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Mar 12, 2007 01:05 PM by BROWNSBOAS |
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My Ghost
by Sharpman - Mar 11, 2007 03:36 PM |
0 | No replies |
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suri and hypo girlies
by liquidleaf - Mar 11, 2007 12:22 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Almost Two Years Old
by BCIbyDesign - Mar 11, 2007 10:48 AM |
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Mar 12, 2007 09:43 PM by skyslinger |
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Nicaraguans
by ballyhoo1887 - Mar 11, 2007 01:09 AM |
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Mar 12, 2007 07:28 AM by amiemac9 |
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First outdoor pic of the year...
by Barry Miller - Mar 10, 2007 11:56 PM |
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Mar 11, 2007 01:41 PM by Slithering_Serpents |
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Snake Room Pics?
by graynightblue - Mar 10, 2007 11:42 PM |
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Mar 12, 2007 01:08 AM by Slithering_Serpents |
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You know it's not good when.....
by rainbowsrus - Mar 10, 2007 11:39 PM |
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Mar 11, 2007 02:04 PM by rainbowsrus |
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This girls going to be hot...
by Barry Miller - Mar 10, 2007 10:42 PM |
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Mar 11, 2007 01:20 PM by Slithering_Serpents |
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snake balls
by mack1time - Mar 10, 2007 10:36 PM |
0 | No replies |
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When they go, they go......
by diggy415 - Mar 10, 2007 07:37 PM |
0 | No replies |
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How long after waxy stool??
by MarcS - Mar 10, 2007 01:21 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Cleaning Day Pics
by JasonRobeck - Mar 10, 2007 12:44 PM |
0 | No replies |
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When snake don't eat you>>>>>
by diggy415 - Mar 10, 2007 12:31 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Harlequin hypo/Abberant Pastel breeding
by Hypoboa1 - Mar 10, 2007 09:54 AM |
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Mar 10, 2007 03:57 PM by Hypoboa1 |
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More Q's about neonates
by Odin22 - Mar 10, 2007 09:38 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Cryptic Ovulation!
by boaphile - Mar 10, 2007 09:31 AM |
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Mar 11, 2007 09:47 AM by mdc |
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Saturday Morning Suriname boa photos....
by RioBravoReptiles - Mar 10, 2007 08:44 AM |
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Mar 10, 2007 12:59 PM by ABCC |
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St. Louis
by locsmith - Mar 10, 2007 07:07 AM |
0 | No replies |
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OT: One of my other passions...
by Barry Miller - Mar 09, 2007 11:37 PM |
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Mar 10, 2007 09:10 AM by RioBravoReptiles |
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Little 06 Blonde Bolivians...
by Barry Miller - Mar 09, 2007 11:33 PM |
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Mar 11, 2007 01:14 AM by danktat |
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Who has the Best deal on frozen rats???
by Boafanatix - Mar 09, 2007 09:36 PM |
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Mar 14, 2007 12:34 AM by tex959 |
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WORRIED
by locsmith - Mar 09, 2007 08:55 PM |
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Mar 11, 2007 09:32 AM by vcaruso15 |
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Growing up
by AndreasE - Mar 09, 2007 04:09 PM |
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Mar 12, 2007 04:24 PM by toine |
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I'm bored...here's some pictures...
by amiemac9 - Mar 09, 2007 03:45 PM |
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Mar 11, 2007 07:49 AM by amiemac9 |
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Does this qualify as a rosy boa>?
by diggy415 - Mar 09, 2007 02:22 PM |
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Mar 10, 2007 03:52 PM by Slithering_Serpents |
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