![]() ![]() Like all snakes, their temperaments can be more unpredictable when they are in their shed cycle as they cannot see properly, making them act more defensive.Īs pets, they are very docile and can tolerate handling for long periods. The Central American species are more hot-tempered, hiss loudly, and repeatedly strike when disturbed, while those from South America can be tamed more easily. Though the bite can be painful, it rarely poses any danger to humans. ![]() When threatened, boa imperators will strike. They sport a compact saddle pattern on their backs that is mostly circular. ![]() The individuals from Nicaragua are much smaller in size than their Colombian counterparts. The population from Cayos Cochinos (Hog Islands) is very lightly colored though they have the same dark-colored tail, the color of which varies from salmon pink to orange. Its tail is mainly of a darker color, usually very dark red or dark brown. The base body color is generally cream, brown, or gray with a brown or reddish brown saddle pattern that becomes more pronounced towards the tail. Color and Appearanceīeing distributed in a vast geographical region, the appearance of the boa varies greatly depending on its locality. Their weight is around 6 kg (13 lbs), with the females considerably longer than the males. Some snakes of this species reach as much as 12 ft (3.7 m) in length. The size of the full-grown boa ranges from 4.2 ft (1.3 m) and 8.2 ft (2.5 m) on average. ![]()
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