Rainbow Boa
Rainbow boa is a non-poisonous species of snake found in Central and South America. There are nine subspecies of this snake. They are regarded as one of the most beautiful snakes in the world.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Subphylum | Vertebrata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Serpentes |
Family | Boidae |
Subfamily | Boinae |
Genus | Epicrates |
Scientific Name | Epicrates cenchria |
Other Names | Slender Boa |
Length | 5 to 6 ft |
Color | Sparkling orange, red or brown, they exhibit ample amount of rainbow iridescences |
Distribution | Costa Rica, Panama, northern Argentina |
Habitat | Tropical forests, savanna habitats |
Diet | Small mammals, rodents, bats, birds, small lizards |
Venom Fact | Non-venomous |
Mode of Reproduction | Ovoviviparous (producing young ones by means of eggs hatched inside the body of the parent) |
Litter Size | 8 to 20 |
Gestation Period | 4 or 5 months |
Reproductive Age | At least 2 ½ years of age in case of females (captive breeding) |
Average Lifespan | More than 20 years in captivity |
IUCN Conservation Status | Not Evaluated |