Solomon Islands Ground Boa

Reptiles > Boidae & Boas

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Solomon Islands Ground BoaScientific Name: Candoia paulsoniCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Boidae & BoasSize: Length: 2.5–4.5 ft (75–140 cm); stocky, muscular bodyWeight: 1.5–3.5 lb (0.7–1.6 kg); females are substantially largerLifespan:...

Northern Rubber Boa

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...

Southern Rubber Boa

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:...

Puerto Rican Boa

Reptiles > Snakes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Puerto Rican BoaScientific Name: Chilabothrus inornatusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SnakesSize: Total length 1.8 to 2.2 m (5.9 to 7.2 ft); record specimens up to 2.7 m (9.0 ft)Weight: 2.0 to 4.0 kg (4.4 to 8.8 lb)Lifespan: 20 to 30 yearsDiet:...

Dumeril’s Boa

Reptiles > Snakes

Overview AT A GLANCE Common Name: Dumeril’s Boa Scientific Name: Acrantophis dumerili Category: Reptiles Subcategory: Snakes Size: Total length: 150-200 cm (59-79 in); maximum up to 240 cm (94 in) Weight: 5-10 kg (11-22 lb) Lifespan: 20-30 years in captivity;...