Colombian Boa
Boa constrictor imperator
-It is a member of the Boidae family found in Central America, South America and some islands in the Caribbean.
-The coloring of Boa constrictors can vary greatly depending on the locality, however they are generally a brown, grey or cream base color that is patterned with brown or reddish brown "saddles" that become more pronounced towards the tail. It is this coloring that gives Boa constrictor constrictor the common name of "red-tailed boa" as it typically has more red saddles than other boa constrictor subspecies.
Boa constrictor imperator
-It is a member of the Boidae family found in Central America, South America and some islands in the Caribbean.
-The coloring of Boa constrictors can vary greatly depending on the locality, however they are generally a brown, grey or cream base color that is patterned with brown or reddish brown "saddles" that become more pronounced towards the tail. It is this coloring that gives Boa constrictor constrictor the common name of "red-tailed boa" as it typically has more red saddles than other boa constrictor subspecies.
- -Prey includes a wide variety of mammals and birds. The bulk of their diet consists of rodents, but larger lizards and mammals as big as ocelots are also reported to have been consumed.
- -Boa constrictors are ovoviviparous, giving birth to live young. They will generally breed in the dry season between April and August and are polygynous, thus males may mate with multiple females.
- HERE AT ALAMEDA:
- You can find the Colombian boa in the education center. She sure does like people watching!