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Discover the intriguing world of boa constrictors, nocturnal hunters known for their unique hunting technique. These impressive snakes can reach lengths of 6-8 feet and primarily inhabit the rainforests of Central and South America, as well as parts of Texas and Mexico. They spend their time in the canopy and understory, where they encounter various prey such as bats, birds, and monkeys. Learn about their remarkable ability to squeeze and swallow their prey whole, making them one of nature's fascinating predators.
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Boa Constrictor By: Faiz,Gabby,Josh and Amyiah
Facts • The boa constrictors hunt at night. • They attack at night. • They squeeze their prey. • They swallow their prey whole. • It's average length is 6-8 feet.
Where does it live? • It lives in Central and South America. • It also lives in Texas and Mexico. • It spends most of its time in the canopy or the understory of the rain forest.
Where does it live? • They live in the canopy and the understory. • The understory has plants and trees. • The canopy is about 100 feet from the ground. • Most of the animals of the rainforest live in the canopy.
What does it eat? • It eats bats, birds, rats, wild pigs, monkeys, squirels, oposeums, porcupine, and mongooses.
Works Cited • Boa constrictor. National Geographic Kids. February 12, 2013.From http//kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ animals/creaturefeature/boa/