Hog Island Boa

Common Name: Hog Island Boa
Scientific Name: Boa Constrictor ssp

Introduction:

The Boa constrictor ssp, alternatively known as Hog Island Boa, is in the boa species. These snakes originate from the Cayos Cachinos Islands and their level of compatibility is average. The Hog Island species have a lifespan of about fifteen years when in captivity.

Description:

People mostly confuse the Hog Island Boas with Clouded Boas due to its small structure; this species of boas are easy to maintain because they have less demands in terms of care. The average length of an adult Hog Island Boa ranges between four feet and six feet; the female boas are larger than male boas. The tails of these snakes are mainly orange though for those placed in captivity they appear pink. Some Hog Island Boas have dark grey or cream coats, which have dark brown patterns on them. During the day, they slither to the bottom of a tree to rest especially dawn and in the afternoon.

Common Name:

People normally refer to this snake by its common name, which is boa-Hog Island; this is a common thing with all boas except the boa constrictor constrictor. Other common names include Hog Isle Boa and the Hog Island Boa.

Behavior:

During the day, the coats of these snakes become lighter and at night, they tint to a darker shade. These species are docile though they hiss and may strike or bite; they are not naturally ferocious unless they perceive danger. This is quite unlike some boas, which play dead when they perceive danger. During the day, they slither to the bottom of a tree to rest especially in the afternoon. They also feed a lot during summer; they feed on rats and other small mammals.

Geographic Range:

These snakes are common in the Cayos Cachinos Islands, which are a group of islands that also include Hog Island. Â