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A boa constrictor is a large snake species that kills its prey by wrapping around it and squeezing until the animal can no longer breathe. These snakes are found in Central and South America and are popular in the pet trade around the world.
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- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Boa
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- Boa constrictor Natural History Museum University of Pisa B 2124.jpg
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- P105
- species
- P141
- Least Concern
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The boa constrictor (scientific name also 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.
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