Boa Constrictor
Boa constrictor
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Reptiles
The boa constrictor, also known as the common boa, is a species of large, non-venomous, heavy-bodied snake that is frequently kept and bred in captivity. The boa constrictor is a member of the family Boidae. The species is native to tropical South America. A staple of private collections and public displays, its color pattern is highly variable yet distinctive. Four subspecies are recognized.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Boidae
- Genus
- Boa