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Boa Constrictor

Boa constrictor

Description:

Boa constrictor is a nonvenomous snake and has the largest distribution of all neotropical Boa. They are predators on birds and small mammals, including bats. They are important predators of rodents and opossums, especially, which can become pests in some areas and carry human diseases.

Habitat:

Zoo

Notes:

The local zoo call me when they perform biometry processes with animals, so they can also see their progress through photographs. (they could do that, but they know I enjoy doing this :) )

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6 Comments

Sumukha Javagal
Sumukha Javagal 8 months ago

Superb..!

MatthewKritzer
MatthewKritzer 11 months ago

Yes Carolina, remember this 15 footer in my backyard with my German Shepard?

http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/603...

AndreaBonomi
AndreaBonomi a year ago

Great Shot!

LealikiKanoa
LealikiKanoa a year ago

WOW! Me gusta!

ToshimiDowaki
ToshimiDowaki a year ago

Nice close-up!

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Awesome!

Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia

Lat: 4.81, Long: -75.74

Spotted on Feb 9, 2012
Submitted on Mar 21, 2012

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