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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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breading related snakes?
by SW_Reptiles_ - Nov 17, 2007 03:18 PM |
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Nov 17, 2007 03:40 PM by NUCCIZ_BOAS |
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Contact info for Kelly Haller?
by SoCal-619 - Nov 17, 2007 03:07 PM |
0 | No replies |
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My favorite pairing of this season:
by boaphile - Nov 17, 2007 10:41 AM |
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Nov 18, 2007 03:18 PM by boaphile |
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T positive argentine question
by NUCCIZ_BOAS - Nov 17, 2007 12:12 AM |
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Nov 17, 2007 11:00 AM by PBM |
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07' Guyana babies
by kitchi - Nov 16, 2007 10:25 PM |
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Nov 17, 2007 09:28 AM by PGoss |
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South Brazil's #1-#3
by kitchi - Nov 16, 2007 10:17 PM |
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Nov 17, 2007 11:34 AM by DarrenHamill |
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North Brazil's #7-#9
by kitchi - Nov 16, 2007 10:08 PM |
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Nov 16, 2007 11:00 PM by ceniceros |
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North Brazil's #4-#6
by kitchi - Nov 16, 2007 10:07 PM |
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Nov 17, 2007 08:45 AM by kitchi |
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North Brazil's #1-#3
by kitchi - Nov 16, 2007 10:05 PM |
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Nov 17, 2007 11:31 AM by DarrenHamill |
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Male Jungle Het Albino
by doralreptile305 - Nov 16, 2007 05:52 PM |
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Nov 17, 2007 01:02 AM by JaredHorenstein |
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BLACK KNIGHT IS BACK !!!
by TnK - Nov 16, 2007 05:49 PM |
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Nov 19, 2007 06:57 PM by Ghireptiles |
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Some early action..
by doralreptile305 - Nov 16, 2007 05:46 PM |
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Nov 17, 2007 01:44 PM by danktat |
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Albino Pastel and/or Coral Albino
by medusah - Nov 16, 2007 03:24 PM |
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Nov 18, 2007 12:57 AM by BoaMorph |
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Throwing some color into these...
by doralreptile305 - Nov 16, 2007 02:16 PM |
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Nov 17, 2007 01:07 AM by JaredHorenstein |
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Cleaning Day Pics .. d/u warning.
by JasonRobeck - Nov 16, 2007 02:10 PM |
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Nov 16, 2007 02:29 PM by Gregory |
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All it took was a cold snap- 2nd try
by Fvcallstar - Nov 16, 2007 01:08 PM |
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Nov 16, 2007 01:51 PM by Randall_Turner |
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how to post pics on the forum?
by fvcallstar - Nov 16, 2007 12:22 PM |
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Nov 16, 2007 01:00 PM by Fvcallstar |
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all it takes is a little cold snap
by fvcallstar - Nov 16, 2007 12:19 PM |
0 | No replies |
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? on new '05 kids
by Buggzter - Nov 16, 2007 10:32 AM |
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Nov 19, 2007 07:38 AM by jscrick |
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Some of this season's hopefuls...enjoy!
by MontyM - Nov 15, 2007 11:48 PM |
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Nov 16, 2007 11:40 PM by MontyM |
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Just a nice BCC
by koky6869 - Nov 15, 2007 09:20 PM |
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Nov 16, 2007 02:34 PM by Gregory |
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What's wrong with this Motley?
by boaphile - Nov 15, 2007 08:33 PM |
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Nov 17, 2007 04:19 AM by Slithering_Serpents |
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Love is in the air...
by rainbowsrus - Nov 15, 2007 07:29 PM |
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Nov 17, 2007 11:18 PM by danktat |
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Nice baby boa
by Tracy Barker - Nov 15, 2007 06:36 AM |
6 |
Nov 15, 2007 11:47 AM by Guy Scavone II |
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New Anery pics
by volkmann59 - Nov 15, 2007 03:05 AM |
8 |
Nov 16, 2007 12:44 AM by chaz-schilens |
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Gravid body temp questions
by danktat - Nov 15, 2007 01:03 AM |
8 |
Nov 17, 2007 01:14 PM by danktat |
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sharing an enclosure?
by vet2010 - Nov 14, 2007 10:24 PM |
6 |
Nov 16, 2007 05:25 AM by Conners |
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SUBSTRATE and MITES!!!
by JustinM. - Nov 14, 2007 08:23 PM |
3 |
Nov 15, 2007 07:32 AM by liquidleaf |
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Waste of Surinams
by kitchi - Nov 14, 2007 03:35 PM |
9 |
Nov 16, 2007 11:35 AM by kitchi |
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Hog x Bci cross
by Escapethisall - Nov 14, 2007 03:04 AM |
3 |
Nov 14, 2007 09:27 PM by Escapethisall |
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Hot Hypo
by Hissenia - Nov 13, 2007 10:45 PM |
2 |
Nov 15, 2007 04:41 PM by strictly4fun |
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Making a living as a snake breeder
by escapethisall - Nov 13, 2007 10:15 PM |
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Nov 22, 2007 11:54 AM by CrestedGecko.com |
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Question about albino breeding
by escapethisall - Nov 13, 2007 09:57 PM |
5 |
Nov 14, 2007 08:51 AM by PGoss |
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Alcoholic Suri
by danktat - Nov 13, 2007 08:38 PM |
4 |
Nov 14, 2007 01:25 AM by danktat |
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My latest additions...
by JasonGonzalez - Nov 13, 2007 07:17 PM |
0 | No replies |
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thermostat probe..
by bergmantis - Nov 13, 2007 06:36 PM |
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Nov 14, 2007 08:08 AM by liquidleaf |
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Pastel Albinos 2007 and maybe 2008???
by boaphile - Nov 13, 2007 05:29 PM |
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Nov 14, 2007 11:59 AM by jscrick |
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my tripple het finaly dropped
by SW_Reptiles_ - Nov 13, 2007 04:10 PM |
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Nov 14, 2007 09:59 AM by SW_Reptiles_ |
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Isabel Island Boa (Candoia c. paulsoni)
by snakecharmer23 - Nov 13, 2007 12:40 PM |
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Nov 14, 2007 09:01 PM by snakecharmer23 |
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Finally...wish me luck
by amiemac9 - Nov 13, 2007 07:41 AM |
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Nov 14, 2007 06:00 AM by amiemac9 |
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aquired red tail boa
by dwendler4 - Nov 13, 2007 02:03 AM |
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Nov 14, 2007 07:55 AM by liquidleaf |
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Inca Nic
by TSKinc - Nov 12, 2007 10:55 PM |
4 |
Nov 14, 2007 08:21 PM by boabrainchild |
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pics and decision, ev1's opinion please
by johnnyblazekfd - Nov 12, 2007 09:20 PM |
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Nov 15, 2007 10:06 PM by brettb |
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type 2 anery?
by JackJebus - Nov 12, 2007 09:12 PM |
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Nov 13, 2007 03:03 PM by tcdrover |
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Somehow I feel like I'm naked...
by boaphile - Nov 12, 2007 09:05 PM |
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Nov 12, 2007 10:33 PM by jscrick |
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new poster, new bci
by wolfcry72 - Nov 12, 2007 07:31 PM |
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Nov 13, 2007 03:14 PM by killr_silhouette |
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OT pics (Mini pin)
by dmac - Nov 12, 2007 05:52 PM |
4 |
Nov 12, 2007 09:42 PM by PGoss |
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Blizzards this season ?!
by Siegi - Nov 12, 2007 12:31 PM |
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Nov 13, 2007 06:41 PM by boabrainchild |
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What ever happened......
by MontyM - Nov 12, 2007 12:31 PM |
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Nov 16, 2007 05:01 PM by rainbowsrus |
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Odd pattern Surinam...fresh shed pics
by RoswellBoa - Nov 12, 2007 12:56 AM |
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Nov 12, 2007 07:43 PM by billw |
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Snake hasn't eaten in 3 months...HELP
by Noir - Nov 11, 2007 11:30 PM |
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Nov 13, 2007 12:18 AM by Noir |
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New/better pics of my new albino motley!
by NUCCIZ_BOAS - Nov 11, 2007 09:13 PM |
0 | No replies |
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My humble leap into bcc's
by ReBall1 - Nov 11, 2007 05:36 PM |
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Nov 12, 2007 01:25 PM by ReBall1 |
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Not exactly red, but...
by jscrick - Nov 11, 2007 05:21 PM |
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Nov 12, 2007 08:56 AM by jscrick |
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Hog Island Breeders?
by Rob_G - Nov 11, 2007 05:12 PM |
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Nov 13, 2007 07:30 PM by Rob_G |
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Female has gone crazy! Is this normal?
by boachris - Nov 11, 2007 04:49 PM |
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Nov 12, 2007 10:46 PM by boachris |
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Male breeding size/weight?
by Cyn - Nov 11, 2007 04:30 PM |
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Nov 12, 2007 03:52 PM by Cyn |
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very bad pics of a very red snake
by davel - Nov 11, 2007 02:14 PM |
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Nov 12, 2007 01:35 PM by ReBall1 |
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sunglow
by davel - Nov 11, 2007 01:55 PM |
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Nov 11, 2007 07:19 PM by strictly4fun |
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colorful arabesque
by davel - Nov 11, 2007 01:48 PM |
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Nov 11, 2007 08:40 PM by jscrick |
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Miscellaneous Boa Morphs Updated Pics
by TopNotchBoas - Nov 11, 2007 12:50 PM |
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Nov 11, 2007 01:58 PM by davel |
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one of my ghosts
by mpollard - Nov 11, 2007 12:02 PM |
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Nov 12, 2007 09:49 PM by mpollard |
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One of a kind...
by RoswellBoa - Nov 11, 2007 04:02 AM |
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Nov 12, 2007 12:53 AM by RoswellBoa |
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18 Month Old Albino Motley Is..........
by fgs - Nov 11, 2007 12:02 AM |
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Nov 12, 2007 08:54 PM by strictly4fun |
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SLOW MO OVULATION??
by jerseyserpents - Nov 10, 2007 08:31 PM |
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Nov 12, 2007 10:32 AM by AbsoluteApril |
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24 hours later
by danktat - Nov 10, 2007 08:26 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Lets have story time?????
by NUCCIZ_BOAS - Nov 10, 2007 07:33 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Panic - big female has an RI
by Conners - Nov 10, 2007 05:08 AM |
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Nov 15, 2007 04:22 PM by Conners |
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Panic - big female has an RI
by Conners - Nov 10, 2007 05:03 AM |
0 | No replies |
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More BCC love
by danktat - Nov 09, 2007 11:46 PM |
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Nov 10, 2007 02:25 PM by MontyM |
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Share some pictures.
by tibor - Nov 09, 2007 09:28 PM |
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Nov 10, 2007 09:40 PM by jerseyserpents |
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What makes a pastel
by EvoMorphs - Nov 09, 2007 08:57 PM |
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Nov 11, 2007 11:14 PM by boachris |
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anybody going to the show in denver this
by micahdenton - Nov 09, 2007 06:34 PM |
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Nov 09, 2007 09:40 PM by micahdenton |
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Just Showin Off....
by NUCCIZ_BOAS - Nov 09, 2007 04:15 PM |
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Nov 09, 2007 08:37 PM by Guy Scavone II |
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Outdoor pics...
by Gerryssscales - Nov 09, 2007 10:32 AM |
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Nov 09, 2007 09:36 PM by tibor |
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