The Boa Constrictor is the most renowned boidae species, which inhabits large territories with diverse conditions from South Mexico to central Argentina. It is about 6-9 ft long, and has light skin with characteristic diamond markings. This snake, like all boidae, kills prey by coiling around it and applying its great muscle strength until the victim stops breathing.

As Boa Constrictors do okay in various habitats, they can be both terrestrial and arboreal. They feed on large lizards, rodents, birds, opossums, bats, mongooses, squirrels, etc. Boa Constrictors prefer to hunt during night hours, so they rely on their heat-sensitive scales to locate prey. These snakes are very adept at catching bats.

Boa Constrictors can be used as pets. However, they have a specific temperament, and hence they are not recommended for beginners. Boa Constrictors are quite large for apartment life, and they require daily care and special feeding. It is very important to keep a Boa Constrictor satisfied with its food in order to prevent it from mistaking your hand, head or leg for prey. Captive snakes usually eat rats and mice, but as large a snake as the Boa Constrictor may require as large a game as a rabbit. Needless to say, you must take your time and study the species, housing, feeding and handling requirements and, most important, make sure you really want a snake in your house. It is absolutely vital for a Boa Constrictor to enjoy safety and freedom of action in its enclosure, so it should feature numerous facilities for your snake to hide, play and rest and must provide a due amount of space.

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