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The species and subspecies of B. constrictor are part of a variable, diverse group of New World boids referred to as "red-tailed" boas, comprising the species Boa constrictor and Boa imperator. Within the exotic pet trade, it is known as a "BCC"—an abbreviation of its scientific name—to distinguish it from other boa species, such as Boa ...
Boa imperator is commonly confused with other Boa species, such as Boa constrictor. Both have very similar patterns, to include a reddening of the lighter colors towards a deeper or darker red on the tail. This has resulted in a non-scientific term - "red-tailed boa" - used to refer to both species (mostly in the pet trade).
Boa constrictor constrictor, red-tailed boa constrictor or red-tailed boa; Boa constrictor longicauda, long-tailed boa constrictor or long-tailed boa; Boa constrictor occidentalis, Argentine boa constrictor or Argentine boa (also known locally as ampalagua, lampalagua or boa de las vizcacheras) [3] Boa constrictor ortonii, Orton's boa ...
Scientific name Common name Subspecies Distribution Boa constrictor: Boa constrictor or red-tailed boa: 3: South America (except Chile and a small part of the northwest) Boa imperator: Central American boa, northern boa or Colombian boa: 1: Mexico, Central America and a small part of northwestern South America Boa nebulosa: Dominican boa [5] 0 ...
Boas: Scientific Name Common Name Distribution Status Boa constrictor: ... Red-tailed Coral Snake: Pacific lowlands, Gorgona Island, Andean region, Santa Marta Mountains:
Common name Geographic range [1] †Bavarioboa: Szyndlar and Schleich, 1993 1 0 Asian boas Europe and Asia, no specific date is known for the formation, biocorelation L.Oligcente to E. Miocene [3] Boa T: Linnaeus, 1758: 5 4 red-tailed boas Mexico, Central America and South America Chilabothrus: Duméril & Bibron, 1844 14 4
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Eryx johnii, closeup of head. Adults of E. johnii rarely exceed 2 feet (61 cm) in total length (including tail), although they sometimes reach 3 feet (91 cm). Adapted to burrowing, the head is wedge-shaped with narrow nostrils and very small eyes.