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!
