Argentine Boa
Boa constrictor occidentalis
Adult Size: The Argentine Boa Constrictor can grow up to eight feet in length if it is a male. Females, on the other hand, can grow up to twelve feet long. They have been known to reach over 60 pounds in weight.
Temperature Requirements: These snakes are found in the warmer parts of the world, particular South America, so temperatures generally are around 80 high, occasionally 60 low (farhenheit). This far up north, these snakes would die, but in captivity they can live here just fine.
Range: Argentine Boas are found in Bolivia, Uraguay and of course, Argentina.
Habitat: The Argentine Boa generally prefers wet areas, however they can be found in grasslands, rocky slopes and even scrub forests.
Feeding: Argentine can be found on the ground, but love to climb in trees, and therefore very apt to eat birds and other small animals. However, once in captivity they are usually just fed rats.
Argentine Boas are considered an endangered species due to them being hunted for their skins as well as their habitats being destroyed and invaded by humans. For this reason, Argentine Boas are bred in captivity in the hope that we do not lose these wonderful snakes.
Range: Argentine Boas are found in Bolivia, Uraguay and of course, Argentina.
Habitat: The Argentine Boa generally prefers wet areas, however they can be found in grasslands, rocky slopes and even scrub forests.
Feeding: Argentine can be found on the ground, but love to climb in trees, and therefore very apt to eat birds and other small animals. However, once in captivity they are usually just fed rats.
Argentine Boas are considered an endangered species due to them being hunted for their skins as well as their habitats being destroyed and invaded by humans. For this reason, Argentine Boas are bred in captivity in the hope that we do not lose these wonderful snakes.
