Boidae, more commonly refered to as boas, is a family of nonvenomous snakes found in America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and some Pacific Islands. Relatively primitive snakes, adults are medium to large in size, with females usually larger than the males. There are currently 43 species recognized boa species. The boa family includes some of the most well-known snakes in the world such as boa constrictors and anacondas.
Kenyan Sand Boa
Kenyan sand boas are a small boa species that is indigenous to Kenya and surrounding countries in East Africa. They spend most of their lives burrowed under the sandy soil that is found in their habitat. These heavily bodied snakes are ideally suited for burrowing and have some truly remarkable adaptations. The shape and opening of the mouth is situated in such a way as to avoid ingesting soil while digging, and the rear portion of the tail is covered in keeled scales which provide increased traction in soft sand. This species of boa are rarely more than 3 feet long.
Diet at Exotic Edventures: Frozen Thawed Mice Conservation Status: Stable Species
Interaction Level: Moderately Interactive Audience: Great for ages 6 and up
Rosy Boa
The rosy boa is a species of snake that belongs to the boa family. The rosy boa is one of only two members of the boa family that is native to the United States, the other species being the rubber boa. Rosys inhabit the American southwest, adjacent Mexico, and Baja California. They are desert dwellers, often living on rocky mountain sides or scrub lands. This nocturnal boas takes refuge underground during the day and come out at night to hunt for prey. Rosy boas are small compared to their South American boa cousins. Adults range in size from 2 to 4 feet, with females being much larger than males. This species is one of the longest lived boas. Their average lifespan is over 20 years and it is not uncommon for rosy boas to live past 30 years of age.
Diet at Exotic Edventures: Frozen Thawed Mice Conservation Status: Stable Population
Interaction Level: Moderately Interactive Audience: Great for ages 6 and up
Colombian Boa Constrictor
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Sonoran Desert Boa
The Sonoran Boa originates from the Sonoran desert region of Mexico. This Central American dwarf Boa remains nice and small with males reaching about 4ft and females approximately 5-6ft. This is a very under rated locality boa from Mexico. The first Hypo Sonora Boas came into the country via automobile and were confiscated at the Mexico / U.S. border. These boas also take a year or two to metamorphose into the electric orange & pink colors that they get with age.
Diet at Exotic Edventures: Frozen Thawed Mice Conservation Status: Stable Species
Interaction Level: Moderately Interactive Audience: Great for ages 6 and up