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Boa Forum

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2006.
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
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Maybe a smaller species? ????'s
by jasonw - Apr 11, 2006 01:59 AM
3 Apr 11, 2006 03:08 PM
by LauraV
need some flexwatt
by pyboa - Apr 11, 2006 01:20 AM
3 Apr 13, 2006 03:23 AM
by pyboa
UTH HEATING
by pyboa - Apr 10, 2006 11:47 PM
2 Apr 13, 2006 03:22 AM
by pyboa
Just a few random pics...
by Kevin_Ivens - Apr 10, 2006 11:30 PM
2 Apr 11, 2006 08:55 AM
by LauraV
Freddy again!
by damian5000 - Apr 10, 2006 10:48 PM
3 Apr 11, 2006 08:57 AM
by LauraV
New Pics..Boa we call "Enigma"
by DavidKendrick - Apr 10, 2006 10:35 PM
1 Apr 11, 2006 09:34 AM
by cnb2
A Few Quick Photos
by ChristianC - Apr 10, 2006 10:15 PM
1 Apr 12, 2006 05:01 PM
by ChristianC
test
by Daniel Klopson - Apr 10, 2006 09:52 PM
0 No replies
first sunglow boas
by Tracy Barker - Apr 10, 2006 09:12 PM
3 Apr 11, 2006 05:57 AM
by BNixon
Paging Bill Kirby...Bill Kirby to the
by JohnLokken - Apr 10, 2006 08:57 PM
1 Apr 10, 2006 10:42 PM
by LindaH
BRB Press: Another snake loose
by - Apr 10, 2006 07:21 PM
0 No replies
New Cage
by omerfriedman - Apr 10, 2006 07:08 PM
4 Jun 01, 2006 07:22 PM
by omerfriedman
barry miller? anyone do business......
by dnreptiles - Apr 10, 2006 06:14 PM
4 Apr 11, 2006 12:06 PM
by ChrisGilbert
Ok another request......
by tsusnakeguy - Apr 10, 2006 05:41 PM
7 Apr 10, 2006 11:09 PM
by rainbowsrus
What I wish would happen....
by tsusnakeguy - Apr 10, 2006 05:39 PM
1 Apr 10, 2006 08:43 PM
by chad-erin
ENCLOSER LIGHTING
by pyboa - Apr 10, 2006 05:26 PM
4 Apr 12, 2006 03:03 PM
by liquidleaf
"worth" the trade?
by dnreptiles - Apr 10, 2006 03:59 PM
1 Apr 10, 2006 05:11 PM
by Randall_Turner
Female Coral Pics
by shedthegear - Apr 10, 2006 03:51 PM
5 Apr 10, 2006 09:14 PM
by VolcomHerp
Female Coral Albino?
by shedthegear - Apr 10, 2006 03:50 PM
0 No replies
Thank You...
by wetceal - Apr 10, 2006 01:52 PM
23 Apr 11, 2006 12:01 PM
by ChrisGilbert
Several more babies have had their
by LauraV - Apr 10, 2006 01:29 PM
3 Apr 10, 2006 06:51 PM
by slithering_serpents
Some pics from this weekend
by mdc - Apr 10, 2006 09:50 AM
13 Apr 11, 2006 11:57 AM
by ChrisGilbert
Jeremy, congratulaions on the Blizzard..
by kirby - Apr 10, 2006 08:49 AM
4 Apr 11, 2006 11:57 AM
by Warren_Booth
Carmel Albino (T )
by boas_etc - Apr 10, 2006 07:48 AM
8 Apr 11, 2006 06:36 PM
by boas_etc
04 Stripeline Sunglow Male
by RyanHomsey - Apr 10, 2006 02:43 AM
7 Apr 11, 2006 11:49 AM
by ChrisGilbert
EBV, Harlequin, Jungle and Salmon Pics
by RyanHomsey - Apr 09, 2006 09:50 PM
10 Apr 10, 2006 07:31 PM
by RyanHomsey
stargazing vs looking around
by dnreptiles - Apr 09, 2006 08:19 PM
5 Apr 10, 2006 12:33 AM
by tsusnakeguy
possible wrinkle fix .. for snakes
by jayf - Apr 09, 2006 07:56 PM
1 Apr 09, 2006 09:16 PM
by Djinn
Adult Suriname Pics (Bertha) Dial up...
by PanamaRed - Apr 09, 2006 06:49 PM
11 Apr 10, 2006 06:52 PM
by LindaH
Safety while handling...
by wayneb0415 - Apr 09, 2006 05:13 PM
12 Apr 10, 2006 01:57 AM
by mavericksdad
south brazilian amarali...BCI?
by dnreptiles - Apr 09, 2006 05:13 PM
3 Apr 10, 2006 09:37 AM
by tcdrover
Neonate question
by boafanatic7 - Apr 09, 2006 04:39 PM
1 Apr 09, 2006 04:58 PM
by vcaruso15
First Hotley to shed.........
by Brocks Boids - Apr 09, 2006 03:06 PM
15 Apr 10, 2006 05:44 PM
by Jeremy Stone
New 9 slot plastic subadult rack!!! $220
by JL_Reptiles - Apr 09, 2006 02:27 PM
9 Apr 14, 2006 12:07 PM
by shedthegear
Question about star gazing
by tsusnakeguy - Apr 09, 2006 01:19 PM
2 Apr 09, 2006 04:45 PM
by tsusnakeguy
PHOTOGRAPHY...giving credit and input.
by Red_Hydra - Apr 09, 2006 12:45 PM
6 Apr 10, 2006 11:17 AM
by salmonboa.com
A few shed-outs from 03/30 litter
by LauraV - Apr 09, 2006 12:18 PM
3 Apr 10, 2006 07:21 AM
by bcijoe
Naming the white snake...
by DaveyFig - Apr 09, 2006 11:05 AM
18 Apr 10, 2006 12:40 AM
by Jeremy Stone
05 Pastel Dream Sharp Albino
by jeff risher - Apr 09, 2006 10:48 AM
4 Apr 10, 2006 07:27 AM
by bcijoe
A little levity regarding naming...
by Tracy Barker - Apr 09, 2006 10:34 AM
10 Apr 11, 2006 12:48 PM
by Rainshadow
OOps one more question
by jasonw - Apr 09, 2006 01:43 AM
4 Apr 09, 2006 11:56 AM
by jasonw
Cay Caulker Island Boa
by DavidKendrick - Apr 08, 2006 11:45 PM
0 No replies
Justin's Litter...
by wetceal - Apr 08, 2006 11:05 PM
18 Apr 09, 2006 07:18 PM
by BNixon
New additions
by ccs68ex - Apr 08, 2006 10:46 PM
1 Apr 08, 2006 10:46 PM
by ccs68ex
My vacation to Az......
by michaelburton - Apr 08, 2006 10:46 PM
4 Apr 09, 2006 10:23 AM
by giantkeeper
INTRODUCING!!!! The new HOGGLO
by DavidKendrick - Apr 08, 2006 09:38 PM
1 Apr 08, 2006 10:34 PM
by DaveyFig
SUPERS......lets see yours!
by Red_Hydra - Apr 08, 2006 06:52 PM
4 Apr 09, 2006 09:11 PM
by robertmcphee
Alive or dead re: naming
by Morgans Boas - Apr 08, 2006 06:21 PM
22 Apr 09, 2006 04:10 PM
by ecreipeoj
Snowghost.....soon!
by Red_Hydra - Apr 08, 2006 05:52 PM
2 Apr 09, 2006 01:07 PM
by Red_Hydra
MoonGlow?......I like like it.
by FrankM - Apr 08, 2006 05:49 PM
12 Apr 10, 2006 06:18 PM
by Tracker
We are all trying to name the Hypo Snow>
by ChrisGilbert - Apr 08, 2006 04:36 PM
4 Apr 09, 2006 03:35 PM
by justin_higgs
Moonglow vs Snowglow
by cnb2 - Apr 08, 2006 04:30 PM
0 No replies
OOOOOOOk look.....
by tsusnakeguy - Apr 08, 2006 04:00 PM
3 Apr 09, 2006 07:58 AM
by Sojourner
normal male
by envyexotics - Apr 08, 2006 04:00 PM
1 Apr 08, 2006 08:19 PM
by Morgans Boas
Suri X Columbian 66% het Albino
by envyexotics - Apr 08, 2006 03:57 PM
2 Apr 08, 2006 07:34 PM
by envyexotics
03 EBV Red Group female
by envyexotics - Apr 08, 2006 03:54 PM
1 Apr 08, 2006 04:03 PM
by wetceal
MoonGlow Question...
by Kevin_Ivens - Apr 08, 2006 03:49 PM
2 Apr 09, 2006 01:37 PM
by slithering_serpents
Nice and Shiny.... (dial up warning)
by Sojourner - Apr 08, 2006 03:49 PM
3 Apr 08, 2006 09:08 PM
by BoidaeAddiction
A couple more of the kids
by DaveyFig - Apr 08, 2006 03:44 PM
4 Apr 08, 2006 06:46 PM
by michaelburton
What happens when... (name issue)
by Psycodelic - Apr 08, 2006 02:31 PM
16 Apr 09, 2006 12:34 PM
by Rainshadow
What would i get??
by reptidude324 - Apr 08, 2006 02:24 PM
2 Apr 08, 2006 03:13 PM
by NUCCIZ_BOAS
NEW SOLUTION FOR MARK MILLER!
by ChrisGilbert - Apr 08, 2006 01:39 PM
18 Apr 09, 2006 09:23 AM
by ChrisGilbert
GENETICS: Does anyone here...
by ChrisGilbert - Apr 08, 2006 01:03 PM
1 Apr 08, 2006 06:33 PM
by ChrisGilbert
Look at all the names that have...
by ChrisGilbert - Apr 08, 2006 01:01 PM
3 Apr 09, 2006 08:17 AM
by slithering_serpents
I am still waiting for Ovulation!!!!
by ajfreptiles - Apr 08, 2006 12:36 PM
4 Apr 08, 2006 09:47 PM
by ajfreptiles
just normals...
by kalashnikov - Apr 08, 2006 11:44 AM
1 Apr 08, 2006 09:14 PM
by Sloas
BCC breeding stack
by kitchi - Apr 08, 2006 11:33 AM
2 Apr 08, 2006 11:42 AM
by BryanMayne
What is so bad about Moonglow....>>>
by vcaruso15 - Apr 08, 2006 10:12 AM
3 Apr 08, 2006 12:37 PM
by gnpreptiles7
I'm
by justin_higgs - Apr 08, 2006 09:23 AM
0 No replies
Sonorans...
by LindaH - Apr 08, 2006 03:36 AM
10 Apr 09, 2006 01:24 AM
by LindaH
I couldn't resist this one.....>
by LindaH - Apr 08, 2006 02:38 AM
8 Apr 08, 2006 07:32 PM
by ChrisGilbert
Curse me if you will, but....
by pythonis - Apr 08, 2006 12:28 AM
0 No replies
03 Albino Het Stripe Female - WB info
by RyanHomsey - Apr 07, 2006 11:33 PM
2 Apr 08, 2006 12:10 AM
by RyanHomsey
New suri pics
by bigdnutz - Apr 07, 2006 11:02 PM
3 Apr 09, 2006 07:54 AM
by slithering_serpents
HELP - Boa with an Attitude
by the_jackel - Apr 07, 2006 08:59 PM
2 Apr 08, 2006 03:51 PM
by the_jackel
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