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Boa Forum

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2007.
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
just witnessed a regurge.
by mack1time - Jan 17, 2007 09:50 PM
2 Jan 18, 2007 08:57 AM
by tcdrover
buy frozen online?
by blackjackboa - Jan 17, 2007 05:23 PM
5 Jan 18, 2007 04:40 PM
by SoCal-619
The absolute idiot that set this picture
by boaphile - Jan 17, 2007 05:14 PM
28 Jan 20, 2007 10:34 PM
by mrcanada21
info needed...
by cbr1000f - Jan 17, 2007 04:47 PM
4 Jan 17, 2007 07:26 PM
by slithering_serpents
she just shed
by riddick13 - Jan 17, 2007 04:16 PM
7 Jan 17, 2007 11:07 PM
by riddick13
BCI burrowing???
by stykthyn - Jan 17, 2007 04:12 PM
1 Jan 17, 2007 06:58 PM
by amiemac9
Big B.C.I.
by mavericksdad - Jan 17, 2007 02:07 PM
4 Jan 18, 2007 12:53 AM
by mavericksdad
New guy in town
by blackjackboa - Jan 17, 2007 01:40 PM
1 Jan 17, 2007 03:11 PM
by JasonGonzalez
Pics of your ADULT snows please
by ChadRamsey - Jan 17, 2007 01:33 PM
0 No replies
Rainbow Boas?
by jswanson737 - Jan 17, 2007 01:31 PM
11 Jan 18, 2007 11:51 PM
by burrell
Shipping ?
by senorsnake - Jan 17, 2007 08:51 AM
13 Jan 17, 2007 08:47 PM
by scottbradley
red belly
by viperbitex - Jan 17, 2007 08:15 AM
2 Jan 18, 2007 10:29 AM
by viperbitex
Hypo, Salmon, Pastel???
by TattooVT - Jan 17, 2007 03:25 AM
3 Jan 18, 2007 04:29 AM
by TattooVT
Nebulosa, St. Lucias, etc....where??
by MiamiExotics - Jan 16, 2007 10:31 PM
1 Jan 17, 2007 04:44 AM
by markino
albino lines compatable?
by no_name - Jan 16, 2007 09:35 PM
1 Jan 16, 2007 10:12 PM
by jayf
Check out this bad boy !
by SurinameMan - Jan 16, 2007 08:00 PM
5 Jan 17, 2007 01:55 PM
by RaboRojo
Sharp Brazilian
by SurinameMan - Jan 16, 2007 07:53 PM
6 Jan 17, 2007 02:16 PM
by SurinameMan
Yet another - Coral Question
by rainbowsrus - Jan 16, 2007 06:39 PM
3 Jan 17, 2007 12:10 AM
by Djinn
New Boa Photos...
by mavericksdad - Jan 16, 2007 04:57 PM
0 No replies
Just about gave up...
by lexxxx300 - Jan 16, 2007 12:28 PM
1 Jan 17, 2007 08:00 PM
by JohnLokken
what am i doing wrong
by 1099 - Jan 16, 2007 06:44 AM
3 Jan 16, 2007 12:21 PM
by lexxxx300
Head and tail shot.......
by danktat - Jan 15, 2007 10:58 PM
5 Jan 18, 2007 02:15 PM
by danktat
A pretty cool pied......
by PBM - Jan 15, 2007 10:57 PM
2 Jan 17, 2007 02:11 PM
by ghackney
Some motley action...
by doralreptile305 - Jan 15, 2007 10:08 PM
3 Jan 16, 2007 03:12 PM
by gerryssscales
Regurge Question
by biscuit71 - Jan 15, 2007 09:26 PM
2 Jan 16, 2007 06:13 AM
by BillyBoy
Just a little hypo...
by Fourquet - Jan 15, 2007 08:54 PM
1 Jan 17, 2007 09:34 AM
by ajfreptiles
Dirty Jobs on TV....
by tsusnakeguy - Jan 15, 2007 07:04 PM
3 Jan 16, 2007 06:14 AM
by combs reptiles
Patternless siblings
by skyslinger - Jan 15, 2007 03:30 PM
1 Jan 15, 2007 06:47 PM
by strictly4fun
Baby Suri with lots of color
by rlafle - Jan 15, 2007 12:35 PM
1 Jan 15, 2007 01:27 PM
by danktat
Brother and Sister
by mdc - Jan 15, 2007 11:24 AM
1 Jan 16, 2007 12:22 PM
by lexxxx300
Proper Boa Breeding Weights
by LordDreyfus - Jan 15, 2007 10:45 AM
1 Jan 15, 2007 08:54 PM
by Andy__G
My Bolivian Short Tail
by BoaFanatix - Jan 15, 2007 01:07 AM
0 No replies
New Boa, Pix & A Few ???
by BoaFanatix - Jan 15, 2007 12:37 AM
1 Jan 15, 2007 08:50 PM
by Fourquet
Just one pic
by danktat - Jan 14, 2007 10:27 PM
1 Jan 14, 2007 10:41 PM
by danktat
square question
by no_name - Jan 14, 2007 09:50 PM
4 Jan 16, 2007 09:37 PM
by no_name
fresh shed future pairing pics
by snakito - Jan 14, 2007 09:36 PM
8 Jan 16, 2007 10:11 PM
by Boogman
She's here!!! *Suriname Pix*
by danktat - Jan 14, 2007 07:35 PM
9 Jan 15, 2007 06:17 PM
by slithering_serpents
need help
by 1099 - Jan 14, 2007 06:39 PM
1 Jan 14, 2007 08:02 PM
by Morgans Boas
coral albino boas
by Tenor Goddess - Jan 14, 2007 04:53 PM
4 Jan 15, 2007 01:03 AM
by AshLopez
Adult sunglows...need to see adult pics.
by dnreptiles - Jan 14, 2007 02:14 PM
13 Jan 18, 2007 12:48 AM
by Sharpman
Albino strains
by ejtchr - Jan 14, 2007 12:53 PM
6 Jul 20, 2007 04:41 PM
by RuBeN14
cooling down
by 1099 - Jan 14, 2007 10:57 AM
0 No replies
Amer's 03 Sal/Bats 03 Female
by AshLopez - Jan 14, 2007 12:37 AM
7 Jan 14, 2007 03:29 PM
by RON745
cage cleaing pic
by mrcanada21 - Jan 13, 2007 09:32 PM
2 Jan 14, 2007 12:38 AM
by AshLopez
Collasped eye in boa, help please..
by crestednation - Jan 13, 2007 08:35 PM
5 May 07, 2007 10:39 AM
by RoswellBoa
photo challenge, you and your boa
by snakehorse - Jan 13, 2007 08:34 PM
7 Jan 14, 2007 01:23 AM
by david26
Some Old photos
by MiamiExotics - Jan 13, 2007 08:22 PM
4 Jan 13, 2007 08:26 PM
by MiamiExotics
I think I am Boa Burned Out!
by boaphile - Jan 13, 2007 07:53 PM
6 Jan 14, 2007 07:43 AM
by ajfreptiles
Who produced the ghost motley and when?
by BoidaeAddiction - Jan 13, 2007 04:21 PM
7 Jan 14, 2007 09:44 AM
by johnberry
the log
by david26 - Jan 13, 2007 03:23 PM
0 No replies
Red Tail Head
by herpguy24 - Jan 13, 2007 03:22 PM
1 Jan 13, 2007 05:18 PM
by varanusaqua
Burke Love!!!!
by mike_panic - Jan 13, 2007 02:54 PM
0 No replies
I cant sleep.........
by vcaruso15 - Jan 13, 2007 01:34 PM
1 Jan 13, 2007 02:33 PM
by ReptileFanatic22
New to Boas and Have a question
by onelifetolive45 - Jan 13, 2007 01:31 PM
5 Jan 13, 2007 11:05 PM
by onelifetolive45
BCC pics
by vcane - Jan 13, 2007 10:58 AM
4 Jan 14, 2007 12:40 AM
by AshLopez
Could i see some pictures of Salmons?
by BRB_Russ - Jan 13, 2007 10:18 AM
3 Jan 13, 2007 10:20 PM
by BRB_Russ
female suri
by cv - Jan 13, 2007 08:52 AM
2 Jan 14, 2007 12:41 AM
by AshLopez
Jackie
by danktat - Jan 13, 2007 02:21 AM
1 Jan 13, 2007 02:54 AM
by AshLopez
Two very different looking siblings.....
by PBM - Jan 13, 2007 12:45 AM
11 Jan 14, 2007 04:29 AM
by PBM
Genetics
by mack1time - Jan 12, 2007 11:23 PM
1 Jan 12, 2007 11:51 PM
by rainbowsrus
05 Harlequin PS Hypo Female
by skyslinger - Jan 12, 2007 09:09 PM
1 Jan 12, 2007 09:15 PM
by ajfreptiles
Is this baby Boa OK?
by boaphile - Jan 12, 2007 08:48 PM
7 Jan 13, 2007 10:43 PM
by ajfreptiles
Not so shy after all...
by Sesha - Jan 12, 2007 01:58 PM
5 Jan 13, 2007 01:49 PM
by Sesha
Peru boa quick-tour Rio Bravo Reptiles
by RioBravoReptiles - Jan 12, 2007 01:40 PM
6 Jan 13, 2007 12:29 AM
by Red_Hydra
*UPDATE* on sick boa
by drasticplastic - Jan 12, 2007 12:31 PM
1 Jan 14, 2007 09:45 AM
by tonyc
2005 holdback starting to show off ...
by RioBravoReptiles - Jan 12, 2007 12:10 PM
6 Jan 14, 2007 02:01 PM
by slithering_serpents
Thought I'll share some breeding pics
by MarcS - Jan 11, 2007 06:23 PM
3 Jan 14, 2007 01:45 PM
by slithering_serpents
Light colored pastel het.... JOE ROLLO..
by varanusaqua - Jan 11, 2007 05:23 PM
6 Jan 13, 2007 06:39 PM
by bcijoe
Chris Nicholas' Motley Parade!!!
by boaphile - Jan 11, 2007 05:19 PM
21 Jan 12, 2007 07:43 PM
by ajfreptiles
first pic try
by varanusaqua - Jan 11, 2007 05:04 PM
2 Jan 12, 2007 06:56 PM
by varanusaqua
Group breeding???? Please reply!
by rainbowsrus - Jan 11, 2007 05:02 PM
1 Jan 11, 2007 05:16 PM
by boawoman
How you post pics? how many can you post
by varanusaqua - Jan 11, 2007 04:42 PM
1 Jan 11, 2007 04:59 PM
by rainbowsrus
Peruvians
by Marcial - Jan 11, 2007 12:57 PM
4 Jan 13, 2007 01:21 PM
by najt
Interesting (IMO) breeding observation.
by rainbowsrus - Jan 11, 2007 12:40 PM
1 Jan 11, 2007 01:13 PM
by psycodelic
Just dropped paymen on her *PIX*
by danktat - Jan 11, 2007 10:20 AM
3 Jan 14, 2007 12:53 PM
by slithering_serpents
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