It's a Boa Constrictor!


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Introduces boa constrictors, describing their physical features, habitat, life cycle, and predatory behavior.




The Complete Boa Constrictor


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Boa Constrictors


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Presents information about boa constrictors, including the different species of king snake, their behavior, habitat, and suitability as pets.




Boa Constrictor Manual


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Still the most popular large snake in the pet world, the boa constrictor of South America is a hardy, beautiful snake that is fairly docile and considered safe when handled properly. In The Boa Constrictor Manual, world-renowned herp expert Philippe de Vosjoli has written a concise and useful guide, well illustrated with color photographs, that offers all of the information a boa keeper needs to maintain a pet snake safely and in the best of health. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting and purchasing a healthy boa constrictor, proper housing and maintenance needs, feeding, and safe handling. Dr. Roger Klingenberg, a herp veterinary specialist, has written a special health chapter on diseases and disorders, with particular emphasis on the dreaded boa AIDS (inclusion body disease or IBD) as well as parasitism, respiratory disease, and more. The chapter concludes with a six-page chart on troubleshooting health concerns, which all boa constrictor keepers will find useful for general upkeep and recognizing and dealing with serious issues. Beyond the husbandry and health of boa constrictors, this book offers an excellent chapter by Jeff Ronne on breeding Colombia boa constrictors, beginning with the size and health of breeding and animals and the female’s cycling to the birth and care of newborns. Resources and index included.




Boa Constrictor: Ready to Squeeze


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Even though this snake doesn't have venom to take down its prey like other snakes, the boa constrictor really lives up to its name. Wrapping tight around their prey, the boa constrictor squeezes down, making it just as deadly a predator as its massive cousin the anaconda. Young readers get a glimpse into the life of the boa through stunning photographs while learning important herpetological facts that encourage them to learn more. This fascinating snake will keep young readers excited as they journey into the slithering world of snakes.




Boa Constrictor / Boa constrictora


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The snake that is strong enough to kill its prey without venom; whose jaws open wide enough to swallow a monkey whole. It's a boa constrictor, and it kills its prey just by squeezing it. Vibrant photographs and interesting facts describe this powerful predator in frightening detail. How can humans keep these dangerous snakes as pets? Readers will be excited to find out.




The Boa Constrictor


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The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash


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A slapstick comedy details the hilarious results when Jimmy's class takes a field trip to a farm.




Boa Constrictors


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Hissssss! Watch out for that snake! This book takes adventurous readers on a quest into the world of the boa constrictor. Students will discover a slithery way of life as they learn about the boa's impressive size, mouthful of sharp teeth, and special senses such as its scent-detecting forked tongue. Full-color photos give kids an opportunity to identify these heavy-bodied reptiles by their beautiful scale colors and patterns. Readers will also observe how sneaky boa constrictors use their natural camouflage to disappear from sight! A range map supplements chapter information about the surprising places these well-known snakes live. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index compliment the chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.




Emerald Boas


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A hungry eagle flies slowly above the rain forest canopy, looking for its next meal. Will it spot the emerald boa coiled on a tree branch? It's tricky¿-these snakes are bright green with white markings, helping them blend in with the leaves. This camouflage often fools eagles into passing right by the snakes. The emerald boa stays safe by hiding in plain sight! Packed with fascinating facts and photos that will test children's detective skills, this book will engage emergent readers as they learn how emerald boas are adapted for survival. A section of the book highlights other snakes that are camouflaged to look like their leafy green homes.