How dangerous are red-tail boas?

Red-tail boas are members of the Boidae family. Almost all snakes in this family are large heavy bodied snakes that are non-venomous. read more

Red-tail boas are members of the Boidae family. Almost all snakes in this family are large heavy bodied snakes that are non-venomous. As it’s Latin name would suggest, these snakes are constrictors which basically means they squeeze their prey to death. read more

Behavior and Temperament of Red Tailed Boas. The red tail boa grows to be 8 to 10 feet in length and can weigh about 50 pounds when it is full grown. They will live 25 to 30 years in captivity if well cared for and are big snakes for the average pet owner. read more

Boa constrictor constrictor — Forcart, 1951 The boa constrictor (Boa constrictor), also called the red-tailed boa or the common boa, is a species of large, heavy-bodied snake that is frequently kept and bred in captivity. read more