* Threatened or Endangered
Red-Tailed Boa *
: Boa constrictor
: Reptile
: South American tropics.
: Small to medium sized mammals and birds.
: 6 to 8 feet
: Least Concern
• Over collection for the pet trade has had an impact on wild populations, but the species is still listed as Least Concern.
• The red-tailed boa is also known as a boa constrictor or the common boa.
• This species is nonvenomous and kills its prey by biting and wrapping its body around the animal.
• Young boas will spend a lot of time in trees, but as they get older and heavier, they spend more time on the ground.
• Red-tailed boas are very important to their ecosystems due to their ability to keep small mammal populations under control.
With so many homeless animals in the world, we always say, adopt, don’t shop. Animal shelters and rescue organizations are full of wonderful pets just waiting for a home! You can also learn more about being a responsible pet owner by going to the link below. And, you can encourage others to do the same!
www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies/guidelines-responsible-pet-ownership