Even though this snake doesn't have venom to take down its prey like other snakes, the boa constrictor really lives up to its name. Wrapping tight around their prey, the boa constrictor squeezes down, making it just as deadly a predator as its massive cousin the anaconda. Young readers get a glimpse into the life of the boa through stunning photographs while learning important herpetological facts that encourage them to learn more. This fascinating snake will keep young readers excited as they journey into the slithering world of snakes.
"Even though this snake doesn't have venom to take down its prey like other snakes, the boa constrictor really lives up to its name! Wrapping tight around their prey, the boa constrictor squeezes down, making it just as deadly a predator as its massive cousin-the anaconda! Young readers get a glimpse into the life of the boa through beautiful photographs all while learning important herpetological facts that encourage them to learn more. This fascinating snake will keep young readers excited while answering questions they already had"--
Around the world, skilled animals hunt and catch their prey. Learn more about the boa constrictor and the special characteristics that make it such an excellent predator. This title takes you on the hunt with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Around the world, skilled animals hunt and catch their prey. Learn more about the boa constrictor and the special characteristics that make it such an excellent predator. This title takes you on the hunt with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
"Boa constrictors are known for their strong bodies with a killer squeeze. But what else do you know about the scaly hunters? Discover everything from predation to becoming prey, baby boas to big boa adults, and everything in between"--
Find out what a boa constrictor has in common with an American crocodile. Discover what sets a boa constrictor apart from a green iguana. Readers will compare and contrast key traits of boa constrictors—their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle—to similar and different reptiles. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes this animal a reptile and how reptiles are alike and different from each other.
Still the most popular large snake in the pet world, the boa constrictor of South America is a hardy, beautiful snake that is fairly docile and considered safe when handled properly. In The Boa Constrictor Manual, world-renowned herp expert Philippe de Vosjoli has written a concise and useful guide, well illustrated with color photographs, that offers all of the information a boa keeper needs to maintain a pet snake safely and in the best of health. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting and purchasing a healthy boa constrictor, proper housing and maintenance needs, feeding, and safe handling. Dr. Roger Klingenberg, a herp veterinary specialist, has written a special health chapter on diseases and disorders, with particular emphasis on the dreaded boa AIDS (inclusion body disease or IBD) as well as parasitism, respiratory disease, and more. The chapter concludes with a six-page chart on troubleshooting health concerns, which all boa constrictor keepers will find useful for general upkeep and recognizing and dealing with serious issues. Beyond the husbandry and health of boa constrictors, this book offers an excellent chapter by Jeff Ronne on breeding Colombia boa constrictors, beginning with the size and health of breeding and animals and the female’s cycling to the birth and care of newborns. Resources and index included.
Non-venomous snakes like the Boa constrictors can be found in the family Boidae. They originated in the Americas and are notorious for their unorthodox approach to hunting. The term "boa constrictor" refers to the way in which these snakes kill their victim by squeezing it to death, hence the name. Key features and facts about boa constrictors are listed below. - Boa constrictors are big snakes with distinctive body characteristics. They have a strong body that is coated in tiny, silky scales. They come in a wide range of colors, but typically have a black pattern against a lighter background. - Size: These snakes can vary in size, although they can grow to be fairly huge. The length of an adult boa constrictor varies per species, but it is typically between 6 and 14 feet (1.8 and 4.3 meters). - Boa constrictors inhabit a wide range of habitats across the Americas, from tropical rainforests to savannas and even woodlands. Central and South America are plagued by this problem more than anywhere else. - Constrictor snakes, like the boa, kill its prey by squeezing and suffocating it with their formidable muscles. Smaller mammals, birds, and even reptiles make up the bulk of their diet. Once they get their prey in their grasp, they will apply pressure by coiling around it until it can no longer breathe. - Boa constrictors reproduce by giving birth to live young rather than laying eggs. This reproductive strategy is known as ovovivipary. A single female boa constrictor can give birth to a litter of 10-60 fully grown, self-sufficient snakes. - The majority of boa constrictor species are not in immediate risk of extinction. However, many factors pose risks to them, including as the degradation of their habitat and excessive collection for the pet trade. - Boa constrictors have an important ecological role in their native habitats by regulating the numbers of the species they prey upon. Due to their small stature, mild demeanor (though they can get irritated or defensive if handled improperly), and overall beautiful appearance, boa constrictors sell well in the pet industry. However, they can live for several decades, so potential owners should be prepared for the long-term commitment of caring for one. Even though boa constrictors are non-venomous, they are still formidable snakes, and should be handled with caution and respect for the animal's requirements and behaviors.
"The boa constrictor waits. Its prey approaches. When it gets close, the boa attacks! Boa constrictors are non-venomous snakes famous for squeezing or constricting their prey to death. Boas are cold-blooded. To keep cool boas, lie inside a hollow log, a burrow or a cave. They warm up by laying in the sun. Adult boas are around 13 feet (4 meters) long. They weigh over 100 pounds (45 Kilograms). Unlike most snakes, boas don't lay eggs. They give birth to 50 or 60 squirming baby boas. Baby boas are two feet long. Boa constrictors live in South American countries like Brazil and French Guiana. This is their natural habitat. In lush rainforests boas are often green. In areas with more clay or mud, boas can be red or brown. There are also yellow boas and ones with different patterns. Boas are hunted for their skin. They are captured as pets. In some places they are endangered. The best place to see a boa constrictor is at your local zoo"--
The boa constrictor is a fascinating snake that contrasts from different sorts of non-constrictor pet snakes. Regardless of their size, they are generally simple to keep as pets, and are managable to being taken care of by individuals. Fascinating Facts About Boa Constrictors The boa constrictor is a lovely snake with a tame, quiet personality. In spite of the fact that individuals frequently consider them one of the bigger snakes on the planet, they really are more in the medium scope of sizes.
