Reptiles > Boas & Pythons
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Madagascar Ground BoaScientific Name: Acrantophis madagascariensisCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Boas & PythonsSize: Total length: 5–8 ft (1.5–2.5 m); exceptionally up to 9.8 ft (3.0 m)Weight: 12–22 lb (5.5–10 kg)Lifespan: 20–30 years in...
Reptiles > Boas & Pythons
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Boelen’s PythonScientific Name: Simalia boeleniCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Boas & PythonsSize: Total length: 7.0–10.0 ft (2.1–3.0 m); Record specimens reach 11.5 ft (3.5 m)Weight: 9–18 lb (4–8 kg)Lifespan: 15–20+ years in wild...
Reptiles > Boas & Pythons
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Round Island BoaScientific Name: Casarea dussumieriCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Boas & PythonsSize: Total length: 100–150 cm (3.3–4.9 ft); females are substantially larger than malesWeight: 300–700 g (10.5–24.7 oz)Lifespan: 15–20+ years...
Reptiles > Boas & Pythons
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Northern Rubber BoaScientific Name: Charina bottaeCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Boas & PythonsSize: Total adult length 35 to 84 cm (14 to 33 in)Weight: 60 to 180 g (2.1 to 6.3 oz)Lifespan: 20 to 30+ years in the wild (one of the...
Reptiles > Boas & Pythons
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Southern Rubber BoaScientific Name: Charina umbraticaCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Boas & PythonsSize: Total length 35 to 55 cm (14 to 22 in); small and compactWeight: 40 to 90 g (1.4 to 3.2 oz)Lifespan: 20 to 30+ years in the wildDiet:...
Reptiles > Boas & Pythons
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Amazon Basin Emerald Tree BoaScientific Name: Corallus batesiiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Boas & PythonsSize: Total adult length 1.8 to 2.2 m (5.9 to 7.2 ft); maximum up to 2.5 m (8.2 ft)Weight: 1.2 to 2.5 kg (2.6 to 5.5 lb)Lifespan: 18...
