What is a boa constrictor's predator?

Although nonvenomous, the boa constrictor is quite a menacing reptile indeed. After all, these carnivorous and opportunistic feeding predators have a tendency to grasp their prey so tightly that they actually suffocate. read more

Airborne enemies of the boa constrictor, hawks soar the skies looking for young boas to eat. If a small boa is out in the open when a hawk passes over, it runs the risk of being spotted by the bird and carried off in the hawk's talons to make an avian meal. read more

Boa constrictor imperator Boa constrictor constrictor Boa constrictor occidentalis Interesting Facts Boa Constrictors are also known as: Common Boa Red-tailed Boa Jibóia (Latin America) Macajuel (Trinidad) The Boa Constrictor is often kept as an exotic pet. Boa Constrictors have a life expectancy of approximately 20 - 30 years in captivity. read more

Boa constrictors do not hesitate to go into defense mode when faced with the risk of a predator. These snakes typically immediately hide away from their predators, and do so while staying completely still. Because of their coloration, boa constrictors are usually very able to blend into the background. read more