Boa Snakes Life Expectancy
Boa constrictors are nocturnal reptiles that hunt at night using heat-sensitive scales. Their life expectancy is dependent on their habitat, diet and ability to evade predators.
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Features
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Boa constrictors are tan with dark brown or reddish brown patches. They grow up to 13 feet in length.
Habitat
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Boa constrictors are native to Central and South America. They can survive in deserts, tropical forests and savannas.
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Diet
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Boa constrictors consume mammals, birds and reptiles. They commonly eat rats, bats, lizards and chicks.
Life Span
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Boa constrictors are among the longest living snakes. Typically, they can live for 35 years. The oldest boa constrictor in captivity lived to be 40 years, 4 months old.
Considerations
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To ensure a long life span for your boa constrictor, house it in a proper enclosure and feed it a proper diet. Increase the size of the enclosure as the snake grows. The enclosure should have a cool end (80-85 degrees F) and a warm end (86-92 degrees F). Maintain a humidity level of 50 percent. Avoid overfeeding. Young boas should be fed a small mice once a week. Adult boas should be fed a large rat once a month.
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