21. Boa Video Ad ALL ABOUT boa constrictors is a onehour film that features many of the most beautiful appearances of the common boa constrictor, Boa constrictor imperator. http://www.vpi.com/KeeperShop/BoaVideoAd/boa_video_ad.htm

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The Boa Store Was Updated on JUNE 4TH, 2004 at 12:.35 A.M. EDT ALL PRICES INCLUDE SHIPPING. NO HIDDEN CHARGES! Frequently Asked Questions: Why should I buy a capitve bred boa? How accurately do The Boa Store’s images represent the boas that are sold at The Boa Store? How do I know if I can legally own a boa constrictor? Why should I buy a captive-bred boa? ... Do Boa Constrictors really have remnants of hind legs? Why should I buy a captive-bred boa? Each year a large number of wild captured and "farm raised" boa constrictors are imported into the United States. For a variety of reasons, captive-bred boas have a number of advantages over these imported boas... click for full text. How do I know if I can legally own a boa constrictor? If you have any doubt about whether or not it is legal for you to possess a boa in your home, The Boa Store strongly recommends that you check the laws in your area to make sure it is legal for you to possess a boa in your home. The Boa Store does not make refunds if, after recieving your boa, you learn that it is not legal for you to possess a snake in your community. How accurately do The Boa Store’s images represent the boas that are sold at The Boa Store?

24. Boa Constrictor Herpetoculture Herpetoculture. Temperament and Handling. boa constrictors tend to be very easygoing snakes. My boa constrictors have bitten me in two situations. http://home.att.net/~crinaustin/BoaHerpetoculture.htm

HOME If you do not see the lefthand table of contents frame, click the HOME link. Herpetoculture Temperament and Handling Boa constrictors tend to be very easy-going snakes. Disposition varies among individuals, between races ( imperator 's have a nasty reputation), with age, and in response to handling. If a boa constrictor is in a bad mood, the head and neck usually are thrown back in an S-curve and the animal may hiss long and very loudly. It is not hard to tell when a boa constrictor wishes to be left alone. After biting, the snake may let go immediately or clamp down with its jaws and coil tightly around anything available, including arms and legs. Holding the animal's head under a running tap may convince it to release its hold. Otherwise, a flat card or blade must be forced between one of the jaws and whatever it is biting. At this point, the other jaw can be unhooked. Boa constrictors seem to become more familiar with people as a result of handling and so are less likely to bite if taken out of their cages every now and then. All of the young which I have raised can be handled freely.

25. Red-Tail Boa Care In fact, not all boa constrictors are redtailed. Imported Colombian Bc imperator and Bc constrictor are the nicest, least aggressive of all the Boas. http://www.anapsid.org/boa.html

Melissa Kaplan's Herp Care Collection Last updated August 17, 2002 Red-Tail Boa Care Take a moment.... There has been a disturbing increase over the past year or so (1996 to present) of boas being dumped by their owners (many of whom tried to sell the 6+ foot boa only to find that, no matter how much they reduced their price, no one was interested in buying) on animal shelters and reptile rescues. Many of these snakes are in terrible condition, with respiratory infections, riddled with endo- and ectoparasites, many suffering severe injury and infection from untreated rat bites and thermal burns. This is a clear indication that many people who are buying boas shouldn't be. Take another moment... ....and read about inclusion body disease , a virus that affects only boas and pythons and that has become increasingly widespread as stores and too many breeders and dealers fail to take proper precautions when integrating new stock. It is always fatal to pythons and generally fatal to boas. If you have a boa or python and are considering buying another one, quarantine it for at least 6 months! By this I mean strict quarantine. Follow proper cleaning routines when doing maintenance with your quarantine animals - you can read about it in my article on cleaning and disinfecting . If you think you are safe because you are buying from a reputable shop or breeder, think again. Read about

26. Inclusion Body Disease In Boa Constrictor Inclusion Body Disease in Boa Constrictor. The disease affects only snakes of the Family Boidae including both boa constrictors and pythons. http://www.anapsid.org/ibdafip.html

Melissa Kaplan's Herp Care Collection Last updated August 17, 2002 Inclusion Body Disease in Boa Constrictor Case II-165 or 96N165 (AFIP 2548995) Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Conference , September 11, 1996 Necrotizing enteritis and ulceration in a red-tailed boa constrictor with zygomycosis and concurrent boid inclusion disease. (HE, 40X, 63K) Pleomorphic fungal hyphae within the ulcerated areas of the enteric mucosa which have non-parallel walls, range up to 20 microns in diameter, are pauciseptate, and stain well with HE - all characteristics of a zygomycete. Further speciation is not possible based on examination of this fungus in tissue section. (HE, 400X, 50K) Numerous round cytoplasmic inclusions with enteric mucosal epithelial cells, which are characteristic findings in boid inclusion disease. Inclusions were also seen in lymphocytes and cells of the myenteric plexus. (HE, 400X, 32K) Signalment: 3-year-old red-tailed boa constrictor (Boa constrictor).

27. Boa Constrictors As Pets - Red Tailed Boas An introduction to boa constrictors as pets, choosing a snake, and a care sheet for red tailed boas. You boa constrictors as Pets. I http://exoticpets.about.com/library/weekly/aa060501a.htm

zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') About Exotic Pets Home Essentials ... Exotic Pets 101 zau(256,152,145,'gob','http://z.about.com/5/ad/go.htm?gs='+gs,''); Choosing an Exotic Pet Exotic Pets Issues Birds Crabs (Hermit and Fiddler) ... Help zau(256,138,125,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/0.htm','');w(xb+xb); Stay Current Subscribe to the About Exotic Pets newsletter. Search Exotic Pets Boa Constrictor Lianne McLeod Boa Constrictor Lianne McLeod Email to a friend Print this page Stay Current Subscribe to the About Exotic Pets newsletter. Suggested Reading Keeping Constricting Snakes Snakes as Pets How to Find an Escaped Snake More Snakes Ball Pythons Corn Snakes King Snakes Elsewhere on the Web Red Tailed Boa (Melissa Kaplan) The Boa Page Most Popular Exotic Pets Photo Gallery - Exotic Pet Pictures Submitted by... Keeping Aquatic Turtles such as Red Eared Sliders as Pets Exotic Pets A to Z - an Index to Exotic Pet Information and ... Rabbits as Pets - House Rabbit Care Guide ... Snakes as Pets - Choosing a Pet Snake What's Hot Keeping exotic pets cool in the summer heat Gerbil Quiz - Test Your Knowledge of Gerbils and Their CAre Day and Tokay Gecko Photos - Taken at Reptile World in Drumh...

28. Boa Constrictor Photos - Taken At Reptile World In Drumheller, Alberta Photos of boa constrictors taken at Reptile World in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. You are here About House Home Exotic Pets. boa constrictors. http://exoticpets.about.com/library/weekly/aa072403d.htm

zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') About Exotic Pets Home Essentials ... Exotic Pets 101 zau(256,152,145,'gob','http://z.about.com/5/ad/go.htm?gs='+gs,''); Choosing an Exotic Pet Exotic Pets Issues Birds Crabs (Hermit and Fiddler) ... Help zau(256,138,125,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/0.htm','');w(xb+xb); Stay Current Subscribe to the About Exotic Pets newsletter. Search Exotic Pets Reptile World Photos Boa Constrictors The small constrictor in the first photo (like the one on my shoulders on the first page) will eventually grow into a large and very strong snake, such as the lovely large boa in the second picture. Boa constrictors are beautiful and generally gentle, but at 8-10 feet long when mature they are strong enough that their keepers need to be careful and aware of what their snakes can do. Find out more in " Boa Constrictors as Pets < Previous Next > Recent Discussions colds and hairballs - advice needed asap Lakotawolf Wanting help with goats From Lianne McLeod Your Guide to Exotic Pets Sign up for my Newsletter RATE THIS ARTICLE Would you recommend this article?

29. Boa Constrictor (Red Tail Boa) - VeterinaryPartner.com - A VIN Company! Boa Constrictor (Red Tail Boa). Take a moment and less threatening. In fact, not all boa constrictors are redtailed. While many http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=1256&S=4&SourceID=57

30. May/June - Boa Constrictor Boa Constrictor. Boa constrictor. boa constrictors are snakes that can grow between 3 to 14 feet long and can weigh over 100 pounds. http://www.ecotarium.org/wildlife/aotm/archive/200305_boa/

Animal of the Month May-June 2003 Boa Constrictor Boa constrictor Boa Constrictors are snakes that can grow between 3 to 14 feet long and can weigh over 100 pounds. The boa constrictor comes from the family Boidae , which has five genera of common boas, three genera of sand boas, and eight genera of pythons. Their bodies can have different patterns, such as oval, diamond, or bat-shaped, in colors of reddish-brown outlined in black, on a background of cream, pale tan or gray. Boas have short tails, which are used to grab things, such as branches. Boas' sharp teeth help them to get a good grip on their prey, but unlike some snakes, they do not have fangs or venom. They are constrictors. The boa constrictor kills its prey by suffocating it. The boa will tighten its coils when a captured animal exhales, and then because the prey cannot open its lungs, it cannot inhale. Boa constrictors have spurs near their cloaca (the opening that allows them to discharge urine and feces). These spurs are what is left of the legs their ancestors are believed to have had. On female boas, the spurs are usually hard to see, and sometimes are barely there at all. Boa constrictors live in many different environments, up to elevations of 3,300 feet, and can adapt to a wide variety of habitats. They prey on many types of animals, such as lizards, birds, rodents, monkeys and wild pigs. The female common boa keeps her eggs inside her until they hatch, so her young are born live. Most clutches have anywhere from 20-50 eggs. Females can keep the males sperm for quite a while before the fertilization actually happens, so over all gestation can take around 10 months. Also, the female will usually eat little or nothing while she is pregnant.

31. Petreptilepages.com/Chelydra.Org - Pet Reptile Pages - Boa's Pages Some photos of boa constrictors that cought my attention Below are examples of how diverse and beautiful boa constrictors can be. http://www.chelydra.org/boa.html

Updated: Snapping Turtle Page bookmark this page Animal Photography by Stan Gielewski Introduction and diary - facts, caresheets, photos, links main snakes ball python short tailed python blood python chameleon A short introduction to my friend: Columbian Red-tailed Boa - latin name Boa constrictor imperator , this is basically the famous 'boa constrictor', but it was named this different name apparently to make it less scary to people male, captive bred current length: about 29 inches ( 74 cm ) (April 25./03) current weight: about x oz. ( xxx grams) very tame, friendly, absolutely does not mind to be handled, calm, responsive and curious - the best pet snakes for anyone wanting to take care of a serpent. Very flexible and mascular, incredible strenght - ball python seem somewhat heavy in comparison. Pure muscle - you can even see it through his silk skin. Photos: First photos before adoption: after meal close up closer Casual: 2.5" of boa U - turn on it's way Shedding: cloudy eyes cloudy eyes Eating: strike found the head getting ready head on first a big mouth almost there only tail left a bit more full - finally...

32. Columbian Boa Constrictor Albion, IN 46701. (260) 6367383. Contact Us. ©2001 Black Pine Inc. Columbian (Red-Tail) Boa Constrictor. Click here for more information about boa constrictors. http://www.blackpineanimalpark.com/Animals/boa.htm

The Animals Home Black Pine Animal Park 349 W. Albion Road Albion, IN 46701 Contact Us 2001 Black Pine Inc. Columbian (Red-Tail) Boa Constrictor "Choker" (pictured immediately below) arrived at Black Pine Animal Park in 2002. Raised by a loving young couple who had cared for him from just after birth until he was seven years old, his arrival was met a little trepidation by the staff. Like a great number of people, even the experienced staff at Black Pine were a little wary of welcoming a snake. The myths that surround these interesting reptiles vary from statements they are slimy to evil, though in reality they are mostly misunderstood. There are literally thousands of species of snakes throughout the world, many of which are poisonous. The boa, however, is not. This type of snake constricts its prey to kill, slowly suffocating it by squeezing tighter each time the prey exhales. The boa is easily confused with much more lethal and larger cousins that include pythons. Boas don't get that large and even at adulthood cannot consume anything much larger than a medium-sized rabbit. In January 2004, a second boa constrictor named 'Slitheran' was rescued. She, too, was a pet in need of a new home. She is shown at right. Younger than Choker, this snake is also much smaller, at about four feet in length.

33. The Boa Constrictor Manual The Boa Constrictor Manual Colombian common boa constrictors are rated among the best of the large pet snakes, being attractive and relatively docile and safe. http://www.petcarecentral.com/boaconman.html

Products for Other Pets Exotic Cat Diets Hanging Vines Hermit Crabs Horse Treats Marmoset Diets Omnivore Diets Pet Memorials Primate Diets Reptile Diets Vitamins / Supplements Home Other Pets > The Boa Constrictor Manual ppp=''; The Boa Constrictor Manual Colombian common boa constrictors are rated among the best of the large pet snakes, being attractive and relatively docile and safe. Three experts discuss the husbandry, breeding and medical problems of these popular snakes. Diseases and disorders are thoroughly covered. IBD, an epidemic viral disease in captive boas is discussed in great detail. All subspecies and many of the currently bred pattern and color morphs are displayed in outstanding color photos. A must have for beginner or expert. Color photographs. Paperback, 88 pages. Item # FY-2412 Everyday Low Price: Qty: Red-Eared Sliders The Lizard Keeper's Handbook The Leopard Gecko Manual The Green Iguana Manual ... What's Wrong With My Iguana? The Boa Constrictor Manual On-Line Customer Service Department About Us Site Index Affiliate Program ... Site Design

34. Boa Constrictor's Picture Page boa constrictors. As many people know there are a lot of different types of boa constrictors. Surinam Redtail Boa Boa constrictor constrictor. http://www.tbcnet.com/~gknaack/pics/boas/boa.html

Boa Constrictors As many people know there are a lot of different types of Boa constrictors. Some are from the same subspecies, but have very distinct patterns. For example Surinam Redtail Boas and Guyana Redtail Boas are both ( Boa constrictor constrictor Boa constrictor amarali ). Here you will find pictures of some of these different Boa Constrictor Subspecies and color patterns. There are still more out there that I'm tying to get good pictures of. Surinam Redtail Boa Boa constrictor constrictor. Guyana Redtail Boa Boa constrictor constrictor North Brazilian Redtail Boa Boa constrictor constrictor South Brazilian Redtail Boa Boa constrictor amarali Hogg Island Boa Boa constrictor ssp. Clouded boa Boa constrictor nebulosus Albino Boa Boa constrictor constrictor.

35. Columbian Red-Tail Boa, Boa Constrictor Imperator Availability The Columbian redtail boa constrictors are very common and readily available due to captive breeding. Back to Snakes! Back to Snakes. http://www.exotictropicals.com/encyclo/reptiles/snakes/columbianredtailboa.htm

Columbian Red-Tail Boa Constrictor Boa constrictor imperator Family: Boidae Description: The Columbian red-tail boa has an exotic appearance, and is considered by many to be the most beautiful of the constrictors. This attractive snake is desirable because it is readily tamed and easy to maintain. The captive born and raised snakes are usually very docile. They can easily be kept by a beginner as well as the experienced herptile keeper. Very young snakes are delicate and subject to illness so look for small adults. The red-tail boa constrictor will grow to between six and nine feet, though they can reach up to 12 feet. The males are smaller than the females. This snake is robust, with a triangular head separated from the body by a thin neck. The natural coloring is a pattern of elongated, saddle like, pale gray patches on a background of rich chocolate to almost chestnut brown. The sides are paler with dark brown, diamond shaped spots that have white centers. The undersides are yellowish, spotted with black. The chestnut brown coloring becomes progressively brighter until it is a brick red or pure red, and are thus called the "red-tailed boa". Feeding: They are a constrictor and their diet consists of mice, rats, small rabbits and the large snakes can also eat chickens. Feed once or twice a week, depending on the size of the food and the size of the snake. As you get to know your snake, you'll learn what its feeding needs are. Fresh water in a good size water dish should always be available.

36. Ladywildlife's Boa Constrictor Page Boa Constrictor. However, young boa constrictors are preyed upon by a large variety of forest dwelling animals such as coatis, hawks, caimans, and wild pigs. http://ladywildlife.com/animal/boaconstrictor.html

Boa Constrictor To see pictures of animals click the blue dot.. A non venomous snake, the boa constrictor is nevertheless one of the most feared inhabitants of the jungle. But in reality it is much less terrifying than many people imagine. The boa constrictor kills its prey by constriction. Once it catches its victim, the snake wraps its body around the prey in coils, tightening its grip each time the victim breathes out. Eventually no longer able to breathe, the prey dies of suffocation. Food and Hunting: The boa constrictor eats a wide variety of food. Young snakes eat mice, small birds, lizards, and frogs. As the snake grows, the size of its prey increases. Adults will eat monkeys, capybaras, agoutis, caimans, and wild pigs. The boa is a good swimmer and spends a lot of time near and in rivers. It waits for any prey which may come near the water to drink. Once a victim has been overpowered, it is swallowed whole. Since the boa is cold blooded and slow moving, it does not require a great amount of food. After eating large prey, such as a wild pig, the snake will not need to eat for a week or more. Habitat: The boa constrictor’s preferred habitat is rainforest, but it is also found in semiarid savannah. Because its range covers such a large area, the boa constrictor varies considerably in color, marking, and size. On Hog Island, off Central America, the boa constrictor is seldom longer than 3 feet; in most of Central America, it reaches 10 feet, while in Trinidad and Venezuela, it can grow to 20 feet. In the warmer areas, the boa constrictor is active throughout the year. However, in the cooler climes, it may spend long periods of time inactive. It is usually the more active young snakes that climb trees. Adults are slow moving and prefer the forest floor. A boa constrictor uses its prehensile (capable of grasping) tail to anchor itself to a branch.

37. Animal Bytes: Boa Fun Facts • Boa means a large serpent” in Latin. • Female anacondas grow much larger than the males. • boa constrictors like to eat bats! http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-boa.html

Search BOA Quick Facts Photo Bytes Class: Reptilia (Reptiles) Order: Squamata Family: Boidae Subfamily: Boinae and Erycinae Genus: 11 genera, including Boa, Corallus, Eunectes, Calabaria, Eryx Species: 41 species, including Boa constrictor Size: anaconda Eunectes murinus, Eryx jayakari and elegant sand boa Eryx elegans, both up to 16 inches (40 centimeters) Weight: Life span: up to 35 years Number of young: 4 to 40, depending on species Gestation: 50 to 180 days, depending on species Size at birth: typically 6 to 24 inches (15 to 61 centimeters), depending on species; up to 2 feet (0.6 meters) from large anaconda mothers Age of maturity: 3 years Conservation status: Round Island keel-scaled boa Casarea dussumieri, Madagascar ground boa Acrantophis madagascariensis, and Madagascar tree boa Sanzinia madagascariensis are some of the endangered boas; many others are vulnerable Fun Facts Boa means "a large serpent” in Latin.

38. Boa Constrictor Boa Constrictor. boa constrictors are usually yellowish or grayish, with a pattern of dark brown dorsal saddles; the tail is often reddishorange. http://eastrock.org/brazil/boa.htm

Boa Constrictor Boa The boa family contains about 8 genera and 39 species, characterized by vestigial hipbones and hind legs, which can be seen externally as a pair of movable spurs. Boas and pythons differ in several ways, primarily in the skeleton. Boas give birth to their young, while pythons lay eggs; pythons are confined mostly to Eurasia, whereas boas are found worldwide. Probably the best-known boa is the boa constrictor, found in the jungles of Central and South America. Boa constrictors are usually yellowish or grayish, with a pattern of dark brown dorsal saddles; the tail is often reddish-orange. Most adults do not exceed 2 to 3 m (6.6 to 10 ft) in length, although unusually large individuals may reach 4 m (13 ft). Stories of larger boas may have caused boa constrictors to be confused with anacondas (water boas) or with the pythons of Asia. Tree boas, such as the brightly colored emerald tree boa, live in trees and have strong, prehensile tails. With their triangular heads, elliptical eye pupils, and long, curved front teeth, they resemble the venomous vipers. Some smaller boas, such as the rubber boa, range throughout much of the northwestern United States. Found as far north as British Columbia, Washington, and Montana, the rubber boa, whose shiny brown skin resembles rubber, is a burrowing animal. Because of its blunt head and tail, it is sometimes called a two-headed snake.

39. Boa Constrictor http://www.seattleschools.org/schools/bfday/student_webs/Bird_web/Boa Constricto

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40. The Boa Page - Boa Constrictor Care boa constrictors do not require the level of humidity of, say, Epicrates, but if shedding problems are encountered, raising the background humidity may be http://www.kingsnake.com/boapage/caresheets/boaconstrictorcare.html

The species, Boa Constrictor Constrictor is one of the more commonly kept of the larger snakes, these are sometimes sold as "Red Tailed Boas" and come in a large number of regional variations as well as a number of distinct subspecies B.C. Imperator (Mexican Boa) B.C. Occidentalis (Argentine Boa). There are other, distinct subspecies, but by and large, their care is similar to the basic B.C.C. Before buying ANY of the subspecies of the Boa family, a prospective buyer should consider the eventual size of the snake. A normal "Red Tail" will grow to the region of 8-10 foot and as thick as a mans mid thigh, when ANY snake reaches these proportions it is capable of killing an adult human and younger specimens will be capable of killing children. The distinction should be made here that the snake is capable of killing, though is in most cases not disposed towards it. This leads nicely to the first section of the care sheet. Temperament. Housing Requirements Large tanks are usually constructed from plywood or chipboard with sliding glass doors at the front. In a large (6 foot) tank, the glass should be either toughened or armoured similar to the type of glass used in shop fronts. An all glass tank is much easier to clean and sterilise, but is very difficult to keep warm in temperate countries. Consider lining the floor of a wooden tank with glass to aid cleaning. Feeding As with all snakes, keep the handling of a Boa after eating to the absolute minimum for 24 hours, apart from the possibility of regurgitation, rough handling after a large meal can damage the snakes digestive tract and may prove fatal.

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