• Boa constrictor constrictor

•  They are nocturnal reptile
•  For the red tailed boa that lives in northern or southern, they will hibernate during the winter or drought
•  The snakes are active in rain forest throughout the year
•  This snake kill its prey by squeezing the victim, and swallow them for food.
•  The boas are classified under Appendix I I for CITES
  

•  Commonly found in Brazil
•  Few places in Columbia, Hogg Island, Mexico and few countries in Central America
  

•  Gestation normally takes 108 days

•  The red tailed boa do not lay eggs, but give live young boas.
  

•  Up to 15 feet and 60 pounds for an adult snake.

•  In captivity, these snakes can grow up to 30 years old
  

•  Naturally, they eat reptile, amphibian, mammals, birds and other snakes
•  In captivity, they should be fed pre-killed mice, rats, rabbits and chickens depends on their size.
•  The pre-killed food should be clean and raised healthily.
  
•  Raw chickens from grocery should be avoided as 85% are infected with bacteria.
•  Feeding the snake should be done with care.
•  Do not overfeed the snake
•  Provide a bowl of fresh water for drink and soak, and constantly make sure the water is clean
  

•  Found in the forests
  
•  Sometimes can be found near human settlement due to rodents
•  In captivity, temperature should be 28 to 32 C, and a basking area with 32 to 35 C for the daytime.
•  Night time temperature should be around 26 to 30 C

•  Necrotizing enteritis and ulceration
  
•  Parasites on skin