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Boa Constrictor
Boa constrictors are exclusively a New World species, found in the Americas, which has the largest distribution of all the neotropical boas. Their range is from northern Mexico through to Central and South America. Boa constrictors are also found on a number of islands off the Pacific coast and in the Caribbean.

Fun Facts

Snakes don’t have external ears, but they make up for it with their acute vibration sensitivity.

scientific classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Squamata

Family

Boidae

Genus

Boa

Species

B. constrictor

did you know?

Boa constrictors have an inclination to swimming in water.
This species is also semi-arboreal, meaning they will spend some time on the ground as well as in the treetops.
Boa constrictors can be long-lived, averaging around 20 years old in the wild, but under human care can live up to 30-35 years.

Where to find us

Safari Niagara's Boa Constrictor can be found in the reptile house!
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