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 |
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