A fossil of Boavus idelmani, an extinct species of boaįormerly, boas were said to be found in the New World and pythons in the Old World. In the few areas where they do coexist, the tendency is for them to occupy different habitats. Also, their geographical distributions are almost entirely mutually exclusive. When labial pits are present, these are located between the scales as opposed to on them. īoids are, however, distinguished from the pythons in that none has postfrontal bones or premaxillary teeth, and that they give birth to live young. A long row of palatal teeth is present, and most species have a functional left lung that can be up to 75% as large as the right lung. In males, these anal spurs are larger and more conspicuous than in females. Nearly all have a relatively rigid lower jaw with a coronoid element, as well as a vestigial pelvic girdle with hind limbs that are partially visible as a pair of spurs, one on either side of the vent. Cloaca region of a Boa constrictor with spurs (rudimentary hindlegs)īoth families share a number of primitive characteristics. The quadrate bones are also elongated, but not as much, while both are capable of moving freely so when they swing sideways to their maximum extent, the distance between the hinges of the lower jaw is greatly increased. Like the pythons, boas have elongated supratemporal bones. Six subfamilies comprising 15 genera and 54 species are currently recognized. Boas include some of the world's largest snakes, with the green anaconda of South America being the heaviest and second-longest snake known in general, adults are medium to large in size, with females usually larger than the males. It's all what you want, and technically, nothing stopping you from getting the other later on! Best of luck! ~Caylan.S.The Boidae, commonly known as boas or boids, are a family of nonvenomous snakes primarily found in the Americas, as well as Africa, Europe, Asia, and some Pacific islands. Could go with a smaller species of boa to compensate for the extra weight(hogg islands are amazing) but even an adult carpet can be a dream to handle as well. A baby boa bite is more like a baby bp bite. Baby carpets can be downright nasty for nipping, but they are so small it usually just bounces off with very little if any blood. But I think they would be less likely to bite, especially as baby. A bite from either would suck, but a boa even moreso in my opinion. Alot slower moving usually which makes for a slightly easier handling. But still not always the most comfortable handling(sometimes they like to swing, very rare but they will bite if you don't hold them just right) whereas a boa is much heavier bodied but a little more comfortable with handling. It's all what you want, and technically, nothing stopping you from getting the other later on! Best of luck! ~Caylan.S.~Ĭarpets, nice and slender, don't weigh near as much as boas. ![]() ![]() Carpets, nice and slender, don't weigh near as much as boas.
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