Classification and Life Cycle of the Boa Constrictor
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2. Classification And Scientific Name
Domain – Eukarya Kingdom – Animalia Phylum –
Chordata
Subphylum – Vertabrata Class – Reptilia Order
– Squamata
Suborder – Serpentes Family – Boidae Subfamily –
Boinae
Genus – Boa Species – Constrictor
• A boa constrictor is a vertebrate because it has a
backbone.
3. Birth
A Boa constrictor gives birth by laying eggs. Once
The female lays her eggs, she leaves. So, a boa
constrictor is on its own as soon as its born. Once
its born, it has to go and find food.
4. A Boa’s Appearance
The boa constrictor looks kind of like a rattlesnake.
However, as you go down the snake, it gets more
reddish. Despite its triangular-shaped head, its not
a poisonous snake. Although the boa is mainly brown
or grey, it can also be white or green. A boa has
sensitive scales on its face to help them track
down prey, or it lets them know if an attacker is
near.
5. Habitat
A boa constrictor can be found in North,
Central, and South America. It can also
be found in the islands of the Caribbean.
These animals can easily adapt to any
weather conditions. But constrictors
mainly live in warmer climates such as
the rainforest and deserts. Or, some
live in agriculture areas. Although
constrictors are great swimmers, they
