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Reptiles
Boa Constrictor
Boa constrictor
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 20-30 years
- Weight
- 10-15 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor) is a carnivore species found in Central and South American forests. It typically lives 20-30 years, weighing around 10-15 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the boa constrictor: Boa constrictors don't crush prey, they cut off blood flow.
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates covered in scales, ranging from tiny geckos to massive crocodiles. Most reptiles lay eggs and rely on their environment to regulate body temperature.