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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
21 Jun 03, 2004 07:56 AM
by bcijoe
2 Jun 02, 2004 12:26 PM
by LauraV
Who produces the finest Surinames?
by SCVReptiles - Jun 02, 2004 12:57 AM
17 Jun 02, 2004 10:23 PM
by SuppleReptiles
BCI Litter...............Born Today
by snakeboyeisel - Jun 01, 2004 11:40 PM
8 Jun 02, 2004 06:29 PM
by Tom Burke
begining with Boas
by tjtobin - Jun 01, 2004 11:02 PM
1 Jun 02, 2004 06:44 AM
by bcijoe
SHE FINALLY GAVE BIRTH >>>
by wyatt - Jun 01, 2004 10:46 PM
8 Jun 02, 2004 06:31 PM
by Tom Burke
I have learned a very harsh lesson
by LauraV - Jun 01, 2004 05:48 PM
4 Jun 01, 2004 11:01 PM
by illianareps
How do you pronounce Dumerils?
by cowtownherper - Jun 01, 2004 04:46 PM
2 Jun 01, 2004 05:28 PM
by cowtownherper
Cream pastel
by lexxxx300 - Jun 01, 2004 03:14 PM
6 Jun 02, 2004 11:59 AM
by lexxxx300
ALBINOS EVERYWHERE I LOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Pythons_N_Boas - Jun 01, 2004 01:00 PM
9 Jun 02, 2004 08:59 AM
by boidmorphs
Which show???
by IAHerper - Jun 01, 2004 11:44 AM
3 Jun 01, 2004 11:41 PM
by BOAS_N_PYTHONS
Sunset Boa Genetics.... As I Understand Them
by vcaruso15 - Jun 01, 2004 10:34 AM
24 Jun 05, 2004 12:22 AM
by morgans boas
Great snake experience!!
by davidag02 - Jun 01, 2004 09:53 AM
2 Jun 01, 2004 09:28 PM
by chaoscat
Memorial Day litter.
by Jamesman - Jun 01, 2004 03:14 AM
7 Jun 01, 2004 06:56 PM
by illianareps
Whats the odds?
by chris nicholas - Jun 01, 2004 01:46 AM
4 Jun 02, 2004 06:04 AM
by boidmorphs
My Own Private Suriname
by obz - Jun 01, 2004 01:10 AM
7 Jun 01, 2004 11:31 AM
by Brett Beiner
BLOOD BOAS
by BOAS_N_PYTHONS - Jun 01, 2004 12:04 AM
5 Jun 02, 2004 02:44 AM
by RUBEN14
Snow Boas
by boas1999 - May 31, 2004 10:29 PM
2 May 31, 2004 11:58 PM
by BOAS_N_PYTHONS
THIS IS CRAZYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
by hypoboa1 - May 31, 2004 09:49 PM
0 No replies
Kahl strain stripers???
by PGoss - May 31, 2004 09:39 PM
2 May 31, 2004 09:46 PM
by Brian Oakley
OT: Down the hatch...
by Razor - May 31, 2004 09:22 PM
4 Jun 01, 2004 09:53 AM
by AdamC
is a boa for me??
by rttlrvenom - May 31, 2004 09:05 PM
1 May 31, 2004 09:17 PM
by sslonestar
2003 Peruvian pair
by lexxxx300 - May 31, 2004 07:20 PM
1 May 31, 2004 07:23 PM
by lexxxx300
Some nice '04 Colombians, and a Petco suprise
by Kestrel - May 31, 2004 07:06 PM
2 Jun 01, 2004 09:35 AM
by davidag02
Pics of stripe albino litter
by kryolla - May 31, 2004 05:43 PM
0 No replies
Another pic gravid hypo
by Richard - May 31, 2004 04:48 PM
2 May 31, 2004 09:50 PM
by robertmcphee
Gravid Hypo
by Richard - May 31, 2004 04:47 PM
3 May 31, 2004 07:28 PM
by azreptiles
Affordable morphs?
by boidsntegus - May 31, 2004 04:20 PM
6 May 31, 2004 09:37 PM
by Randall_Turner
5 Jun 01, 2004 06:50 PM
by Jonathan_Brady
Who is working with 100% Pure Locality Boas???/
by Najakaouthia - May 31, 2004 03:17 PM
2 Jun 01, 2004 07:06 AM
by sslonestar
Hide -n- Seek
by diggy415 - May 31, 2004 01:42 PM
0 No replies
Mouse Pillow
by diggy415 - May 31, 2004 01:41 PM
0 No replies
Pink girl again
by Richard - May 31, 2004 01:13 PM
1 May 31, 2004 01:23 PM
by JohnLokken
Another pic Pink Girl
by Richard - May 31, 2004 01:11 PM
0 No replies
Check out this PINK Girl
by Richard - May 31, 2004 01:10 PM
1 May 31, 2004 01:50 PM
by Chris Olson
3 May 31, 2004 01:15 PM
by Randall_Turner
Thanks to all who responded......more
by Hoppy - May 31, 2004 09:44 AM
7 Jun 01, 2004 04:09 PM
by Hoppy
Making sure the coast is clear!!!
by Tom Burke - May 31, 2004 08:01 AM
17 Jun 01, 2004 04:25 AM
by Tom Burke
Thoughts on Hog Island Boa X's
by badgecko5 - May 30, 2004 10:56 PM
6 Jun 01, 2004 05:19 PM
by Chris Olson
good boa breeding project.
by nickpurvis - May 30, 2004 05:31 PM
2 May 31, 2004 05:44 PM
by nickpurvis
Any 6 foot Boas?
by sjenkins - May 30, 2004 04:43 PM
8 May 31, 2004 01:40 PM
by sjenkins
Updated picture of my kahl and albino males
by Mickey_TLK - May 30, 2004 03:35 PM
3 May 31, 2004 07:56 PM
by Mickey_TLK
Dumeril won't eat, please help with advice
by kfkester - May 30, 2004 10:07 AM
7 May 31, 2004 07:27 PM
by kfkester
How much effect does handling have on temperment? Long
by LordDreyfus - May 30, 2004 09:37 AM
3 May 30, 2004 09:31 PM
by reptileguy0407
1 May 30, 2004 02:45 PM
by B2 Berg
Female Surinam Boa
by svtsinister - May 29, 2004 11:44 PM
0 No replies
A couple of Red Tails...
by Roe - May 29, 2004 08:09 PM
0 No replies
1 May 29, 2004 08:39 PM
by JohnLokken
7 May 30, 2004 10:51 AM
by Tsly
14 May 31, 2004 09:37 AM
by PBM
21 May 30, 2004 12:38 AM
by creptilia
When will she eat? Should I worry?
by buffysmom - May 29, 2004 10:19 AM
5 May 31, 2004 10:59 AM
by buffysmom
Tell me about yourself......Fun thread....more
by Hoppy - May 29, 2004 09:16 AM
8 May 30, 2004 11:24 PM
by Raven01
You guys are killing me..........
by snake26 - May 29, 2004 12:16 AM
1 May 29, 2004 06:10 PM
by wetceal
Dumerils boa gestation question
by boastud - May 28, 2004 11:22 PM
2 May 31, 2004 09:47 AM
by PBM
Strangest year I have ever seen.
by Illianareps - May 28, 2004 09:59 PM
5 May 29, 2004 11:32 PM
by illianareps
trying a new way to post a pic.
by bahreptiles - May 28, 2004 08:25 PM
0 No replies
Post shed young adult male Leopard boa *PIC*
by giantkeeper - May 28, 2004 07:08 PM
8 May 31, 2004 04:48 PM
by Randall_Turner
9 May 30, 2004 09:03 PM
by LauraV
You are all very inspiring! (more)
by carl3 - May 28, 2004 05:17 PM
2 Jun 01, 2004 09:48 AM
by Kikai
1 May 28, 2004 07:59 PM
by PBM
Completely Drained Out Snake........
by diggy415 - May 28, 2004 03:03 PM
1 May 30, 2004 11:10 AM
by diggy415
Red tail boa from Venezuela ?
by a_chen_tw - May 28, 2004 02:58 PM
8 May 28, 2004 10:17 PM
by kasper22
TWO YEAR OLD SUNGLOW
by salmonboa.com - May 28, 2004 02:31 PM
5 May 29, 2004 06:14 PM
by wetceal
For those who post litter pics
by Jeff B - May 28, 2004 02:15 PM
3 May 29, 2004 09:55 AM
by sunshine
Some pics from today, variety!
by Jonathan_Brady - May 28, 2004 01:52 PM
6 May 29, 2004 01:28 AM
by salmonboa.com
1 May 28, 2004 08:26 PM
by Hoppy
LOVE THOSE SUNGLOWS!!
by salmonboa.com - May 28, 2004 11:24 AM
9 May 29, 2004 01:39 AM
by salmonboa.com
Ok, one more Peru redtail photo...
by RioBravoReptiles - May 28, 2004 09:42 AM
3 May 29, 2004 11:26 AM
by Joe K.
trying a new way to post a pic.
by bahreptiles - May 28, 2004 09:19 AM
0 No replies
Please help...
by boidsntegus - May 28, 2004 09:06 AM
5 May 28, 2004 11:18 AM
by boidsntegus
Striped Boas ... Long in males than Females
by Genaroleon - May 28, 2004 08:02 AM
2 May 28, 2004 11:53 AM
by Hoppy
Do boas sunburn?
by magicman - May 28, 2004 02:13 AM
1 May 28, 2004 12:19 PM
by Hoppy
2 May 28, 2004 10:43 AM
by Brett Beiner
Guess who's back??? And guess what I've got!
by boabrad - May 28, 2004 12:22 AM
2 May 28, 2004 11:28 PM
by boabrad
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