Cuban boa
| Class | Reptile |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Boidae |
Body lenght
2,8-3,5 m
Body weight
12-27 kg
Habitat
tropical forests
Cuba and nearby islands
Conservation status
Cuban boa
Chilabothrus angulifer
Our animals
Buksi
Diet
carnivorous, eating mainly rodents, birds and lizards
Reproduction
gestation period of 150-180 days, 2-20 eggs
- The Cuban boa can be very long-lived, living up to 20-30 years in captivity.
- The Cuban slender boa is generally quiet, slow-moving and very adaptable to human presence. However, like all giant snakes, the Cuban boa can be dangerous, so keeping itrequires knowledge and caution.
- Given the right conditions, the Cuban boa can be a wonderful and interesting animal that can serve as a loyal companion for many years.
Brown-colored with a pattern of staggered dark brown rhombic spots