Burmese python
Albino Burmese python, swallowing a field mouse
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Boa Constrictors
Boas are a type of snake that are members of the Boidae family. Boas are basal snakes that are "primitive" in evolutionary terms (i.e. less derived). They are constrictors and give birth to live young.
Boas have two subfamilies: Boinae or true boas and Erycinae or sand boas. Pythons are sometimes classified as a subfamily of Boidae, but are frequently listed under their own family, Pythonidae.
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Boinae
True boas are medium-sized to large snakes. It used to be said that boas were New World Snakes and pythons were Old World Snakes, but, with boas found on Madagascar and the Solomon Islands, this is not quite true. Instead, it is possible that boas have survived in evolutionarily isolated areas. South America, until a few million years ago, had a distinct fauna that included marsupial mammals; with the land bridge to North America, boas have migrated north as placental mammals and colubrids (for example) have migrated south.
Acrantophis (Dumeril's Boa and Madagascar Ground Boa; sometimes equated with Boa)
Boa (Boa Constrictors)
Candoia (Pacific Boas)
Corallus (Tree Boas)
Epicrates (Rainbow Boas and Island Boas)
Eunectes (Anacondas)
Sanzinia (Madagascar Tree Boa; sometimes equated with Boa)
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Erycinae
Compared to true boas, erycines are quite small, with most members of this subfamily remaining well under a metre in length. Fossil erycines have been found in rock strata over 50 million years old, and were once widespread in North America. Now, only two species remain in North America, as well as the sand boas in Africa, Asia and southeastern Europe.
At least three erycine species lay eggs: the Calabar Burrowing "Python", Calabaria reinhardtii (once classified as a python for this reason); the Arabian Sand Boa, Eryx jayakari; and the West African Sand Boa, Eryx muelleri.
Calabaria reinhardtii (Calabar Burrowing "Python", Africa; sometimes equated with Charina)
Charina bottae (Rubber Boa, west coast of North America)
Eryx (Sand Boas, Africa, western Asia and southeastern Europe)
Lichanura trivirgata (Rosy Boa, southwestern U.S. and northwestern Mexico; sometimes equated with Charina)
Reticulated Python
With a maximum recorded length of over 10 metres, the Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) is the longest extant snake species. But because it is slender and elongate, it is not the largest: the Green Anaconda is roughly twice as heavy at the same length. Those who work with reticulated pythons often cite an unsual level of intelligence and awareness compared to other species.
Although their interactivity and beauty draws much attention, some feel they are unpredictable. Attacks are rare, but the species has been responsible for several human fatalities in both the wild and captivity. Reptile enthusiasts are quick to note, however, that there are far more human deaths each year caused by dogs than by large constrictors.
Inexperienced owners can enable snake escapes, causing injury to the owners themselves and people living nearby. For the health and safety of both the snake and humans, reticulated pythons should only be kept by experienced keepers equipped to handle large constrictors.
King Snakes
King snakes are a type of snake that are members of the Lampropeltis genus.
These snakes, which are part of the colubrid family, eat rodents and can get quite large.
Lampropeltis means "shiny shields" and the majority of king snakes have quite vibrant patterns on their skin. King snakes are constrictors and tend to be opportunistic when it comes to their diet; they will eat other snakes, lizards, rodents, birds, and eggs. They are highly resistant to the venom of other snakes, and have been known to eat them. The "king" in their name (as with the King cobra) is a reference to their taste for snake meat.
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INFO LINKS
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Boa Constrictor
Sedgwick County Zoo
Common Boa Constrictor fact sheet Read More
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Generl Information on Boas
Zach's Boa Page
Information on the Boidae Family. Info on appearance, dispelling the myth like " Boa Constrictors are NOT poisonous". Good site for school kids Read More
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Boa Constrictor
National Geographic
Boa Constrictor fact sheet and pictures; video clip Read More
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Green Anaconda
National Geographic
Green Anaconda fact sheet and pictures; video clip Read More
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Python,Burmese Python
Honolulu Zoo
"The Burmese python is found in Burma, Malaysia and Thailand. It lives in jungles and scrubland and may live near human settlements". Categorized information on behavior,diet, reproduction and growth, etc. Read More
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Python,Indian Python
Yunnan Animal Museum
The largest snake in China it "can eat a lot and can eat as much food as twice of its own weight'. Categorized information on habitat, feeding habits, features, etc. Read More
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Boa,Jamaican Boa
Sedgwick County Zoo
"The background color is usually a deep tan, pale reddish-brown or olive with many black or partially black scales. The tail is mostly black'. Read More
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Boa,Madagascar Tree Boa
Sedgwick County Zoo
Madagascar Tree Boa fact sheet Read More
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Python, African Rock Python
Bronx Zoo - Congo Gorilla Forest
"This python is found in savanna and forest habitats". Information on range, habitat, incubation, offspring, size, diet, threats, etc.
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Boa
Colorado Herpetological Society Care Sheet
"The rosy boa, Lichanura trivirgata, is one of only two boas found in the United States. Because of their gentle disposition and moderate size rosy boas make excellent pets". Information on temperature, breeding, captive care, etc. Read More
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Anaconda, The Green Anaconda
Nashville Zoo
"Eunectes murinus
The Green Anaconda, also known as the water boa. There is also the yellow Anaconda, Eunectes notaeus". Information on physical characterestics, range, habitat, diet, reproduction, etc. Veru interesting! Read More
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Python, Carpet Python
Queensland Government - Environmental Protection Agency
"Carpet pythons (better known as carpet snakes) have a high-tech tracking system for finding their dinner". Find out how they do it? Interesting narrative! Read More
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Python, Children's python
Queensland Government - Environmental Protection Agency
Interesting information about Children's python. "Another nocturnal snake, the children's python prefers to stay on the ground hunting small mammals, birds and reptiles". Read More
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Boa, Dumeril's Ground Boa
Sedgwick County Zoo
Dumeril's Ground Boa fact sheet Read More
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Python, Green Tree Python
Sedgwick County Zoo
Green Tree Python fact sheet Read More
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Python, Reticulated Python
Sedgwick County Zoo
Reticulated Python fact sheet Read More
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Boa, Emerald Green Boa
Animals Of The Rainforest
Brief description, taxonomic information, pictures, and links. "There are close to 25 species of pythons". Read More
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Boa, Rainbow Boa
Animals Of The Rainforest
"Changes colors. People are attracted to its appearance. They can be reddish or brownish". Brief description, taxonomic information, pictures, and links Read More
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Woma Python
Perth Zoo
"It has been proposed that there may be two separate types of Woma - the highly endangered 'south-west' Woma and a less threatened 'desert' Woma". Narrative Read More
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Boa, Rosy Boa
http://members.aol.com/lichanura2/
Picture of a Rosy Boa Read More
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Anaconda
Extreme Science
"The dimensions that have earned the anaconda the title of king is its total body mass or its weight (the sheer physical bulk of it)". Information on the secret life of an Anaconda, world record, the method of killing, and FAQs, etc. Read More
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Anaconda, Yellow Anaconda
Animals of RRRS
"Unlike his cousin the Green Anaconda, which can reach over 27 feet (8.1 meters) in length, and have a girth of 44 inches (111.7 cm), the Yellow Anaconda averages 10 - 12 feet (3.3 - 3.6 meters) in length". Brief Description Read More
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Anaconda
Animals Of The Rainforest
Brief description, taxonomic information, pictures, and links Read More
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Boa Constrictor
The Belize Zoo
Brief Description and pictures. Includes key facts on length, habitat,distribution, etc. "The boa constrictor, known as "wowla" in Belize, are found countrywide as well as on some of the offshore cayes". Read More
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Python,Green Tree Python or Chondros
www.chandraboa.com
Bried description and care info Read More
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Boelen's Python
Houston Zoo
About Boelen's Python Read More
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Reticulated Python
Houston Zoo
About Reticulated Python Read More
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