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Keeping Boas - Which Boa Species Make Good Pets?
14/03/2011 09:55
There are a wide range of species kept by snake enthusiasts today, from so called "beginners" snakes such as the colubrids (corn snakes, king snakes etc.) to large pythons and everything in between. Few however have the majesty and attraction of the boas.
Boas are a privative family of...
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Seven Common Questions About Boas
14/03/2011 09:54
Boa constrictors are becoming more and more popular as pets, but how much do you really know about them? Here are the top boa facts I get asked about again and again...
What is the difference between a common boa and a red tailed boa?
Common boas (boa constrictor imperator) are a medium to...
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Why Boas Make A Great Pet Snake
14/03/2011 09:52
Snakes have become more and more popular pets in recent years. While not for everyone, many people find them truly fascinating and beautiful animals, and their relatively modest care requirements mean they can be enjoyed by anyone. Unlike a cat or dog, a pet snake doesn't need to...
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Keeping Boa Constrictors As Pets
14/03/2011 09:44
There are several subspecies of boa constrictor (species name boa constrictor) that are found in the pet trade. Red tailed boas (Boa constrictor constrictor) are commonly found in the pet trade, and Boa constrictor imperator can be found as well, among other less common subspecies. The care for...
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Boas - General Description
14/03/2011 09:42
Boa constrictors are non-venomous boa species found in mostly Central America, South America and some islands in the Caribbean. As unusual as it sounds, the common name is the same as the scientific name. Its color pattern is highly variable depending on the location of the sub-species. Boa...
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Boa Description, Habitat And Characteristics
14/03/2011 09:36
Boa Constrictors live in Central & South America and some islands in the Caribbean. Boa constrictor’s habitat varies widely depending of environmental conditions, from tropical rainforests to arid semi-desert country. However, it prefers to live in rainforest due to the humidity and...
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Complete Beginner's Guide To Keeping Pet Snakes
14/03/2011 09:32
The beauty of keeping reptiles is that once you've set up their caging requirements and learned a few basic skills, there are many species that can be safely and efficiently kept within the home and should live out a full, healthy life.
Fortunately the vast majority of the suitable snakes one...
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Snake Senses
14/03/2011 09:30
Like most animals on the planet, snakes have the five normal senses. Those would be sight, touch, smell, hearing and taste. Some features of the senses are limited, while others are extended beyond the norm.
Eyes - The range of sensitivity of the eyes vary greatly from snake to snake. Most...
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What to Know before Buying a Pet Snake
14/03/2011 09:26
Buying a snake can be a sizable investment. Getting a snake requires making a commitment to the pet's care and well-being. It is important to do your research so you know that the particular species or breed is something you will enjoy owning in the years to come. Find out how ...
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General Snake Behavior
14/03/2011 09:04
Snakes are probably the most misunderstood, and most illogically feared creatures on the planet. Of the 2,200-plus species of snakes in the world, fewer than 20 percent are venomous. People have an instinctual fear of snakes that stems back for thousands of years. It probably started...
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