Red-Tailed Boa Constrictor
Scientific name
Boa constrictor constrictor
Lifespan
20-30 years
Range
South America
Diet
Red-tailed boas prey on a variety of small and medium-sized mammals and birds. They are ambush predators and take down their prey by constricting them, rather than with venom.
Social Structure
Boa constrictors are solitary and viviparous, meaning they give birth to live young rather than laying eggs,
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Threats in the Wild
The red-tailed boa populations are decreasing. Significant threats to the species include hunting and habitat loss.
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