Brazilian Rainbow Boa | 台北市立動物園資訊網

Theseprimarilyterrestrialsnakesareusuallyfoundnearwater,theyinhabitrainforest,humidwoodlandforestsbutcanalsosometimesbefoundinopensavannas ...

These primarily terrestrial snakes are usually found near water, they inhabit rainforest, humid woodland forests but can also sometimes be found in open savannas. They do have a prehensile tail to help them climb, but they are not truly arboreal snakes.

The Brazilian rainbow boa is a medium size species, with a round body boa ranging in length from 4 to 6 feet (1.2 - 1.8 m) and weighing 2 or 3 lbs. Females grow larger than their male counterparts. Although not especially large their head is distinctly wider than the neck with 3 parallel black stripes. 

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