![]() 2- Boa Constrictors do not Use Their Teeth to Chewīoa constrictors have some sharp teeth but they aren’t used in the same way we use our teeth. ![]() Their use of constriction is not to suffocate their prey but rather they squeeze so tight that it shut off its prey’s circulatory system prevent blood from getting to their preys brain. With each one, it was found that the point of constriction wasn’t emphasized around the lungs but rather around the blood vessels leading to the brain. They rigged some anesthetized rats with pressure measuring devices and then dropped them into the cage with the boa constrictors. So a group of biologist set out to test this. This myth makes sense, after all, that seems to be what’s going on, but after watching the boa constrictor in action it was found that their prey was dying too quickly. It is a myth that a boa constrictor wraps itself around its prey in an attempt to suffocate them. 1- Boa Constrictors do not Kill Through Suffocation Boas are a long-term commitment though they can live 20 to 30 years.I was talking to my brother who had gotten a pet Boa Constrictor, and he kept pointing out what amazing creatures they were. As our conversation continued I realized there must be something that I am missing about this snake – why did he think it was so great? As my research began I found that they are amazing, and to give you a quick dive into the majesty of the boa constrictor, here are 27 interesting facts. Their size requires their enclosure to be expanded as they grow. In general, boa constrictors are the perfect beginner snake for someone who wants to learn to have snakes as pets. As they grow larger they may also eat rabbits, but it’s important to not feed boa constrictors food that’s too wide as this can lead to injuries. ![]() Generally, the best food for boas is mice and rats. Their diet is simple, but it is important to feed them the proper way, and to choose the correct mammal for their size. While eating frequency can change between different species of constrictors, they can generally be fed between once every five days and a month. They just need a large enclosure and their home must have the correct temperature and correct humidity.īoas can be fed infrequently. They are very easy to keep as pets because they need very little as far as a home goes. Boas are slow-moving as snakes go and rarely are in a hurry to go anywhere. The truth is, boas are popular pets among snake enthusiasts, and in some countries across South America people keep boas inside their homes loose so that they can patrol their homes and control and prevent infestations by rats.īoas are popular pet snakes because of their docile and calm temperament. Even infants are not suitable prey for them. What Do Pet Boa Constrictors Eat? Constrictors are more popular pets among snake enthusiasts.īecause of their size, most people assume a boa constrictors would attack a human but the truth is there are very few cases of them attacking humans. Sometimes they “borrow” the burrows or home of medium-sized animals. Even though they prefer to be on land, boas are very good swimmers if they have to be. They prefer to live on dry land and they love to hang out in trees. They are largely nocturnal which means they are most active at night, although when it is cold outside, they will lay out in the sun during the day. ![]() What is typical behavior of a boa constrictor?īoa constrictors are largely solitary animals and stay alone in the wild. As boas grow larger and reach maturity they will often only eat once every one to two weeks or even longer periods. Young boas will often eat twice per week. If you have a pet boa, when they’re younger they tend to eat more consistently. They can go anywhere from once a week to once every two months. Their body and metabolism are designed to go for blocks of time without eating and after a large meal it can take a boa a good six days to digest a meal. How Much do Boa Constrictors Eat? When boas eat, they swallow their prey whole and as it moves through their digestive tract it is digested.īoa constrictors do not eat consistently in the wild since the prey available can vary from day to day. An interesting fact found here in this study, is that when the stomach contents of boas were looked it, it showed that they divide their meals equally between the different species that they consume (mammals/lizards/birds). As they wait, when a bat flies by, the boa snatches the bat right out of the air! When prey is scarce boas become much more active in going out and searching for their food. Boa constrictors being ambush predators don’t always hunt on the ground, sometimes they hang in trees or in the mouths of caves to catch bats which are one of their very favorite foods.
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