Rubber boa
A species of Rosy boas, Also known as Northern rubber boa Scientific name : Charina bottae Genus : Rosy boas
Rubber boa, A species of Rosy boas
Also known as:
Northern rubber boa
Scientific name: Charina bottae
Genus: Rosy boas
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Description General Info
Description
The rubber boa (Charina bottae) is a species of snake in the family Boidae. The species is native to the Western United States and British Columbia, Canada.
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Rubber boa is a carnivorous species with nocturnal feeding habits. This species primarily feeds on small mammals, especially mice. Additionally, juvenile individuals display a propensity for consuming invertebrates, particularly slugs and earthworms.
Appearance
Rubber boa, also known as the Rubber Boa, sports a smooth, rubbery skin. Its average length varies from 38 to 84 cm, with females typically larger. Adopting a uniformly dull coloration, it varies from tawny olive to dark brown. The snake's body is cylindrical, leading to a short blunt tail, almost indistinguishable from the head. There is no noticeable variation in appearance due to age or gender.
Behavior
Rubber boa is a nocturnal, predominantly solitary creature, engaging in active hunting during the night, preferring damp and cold conditions. Its survival adaptations such as constriction demonstrate a remarkable evolutionary strategy against small prey. This species also features a notably slow metabolical rate, often leading to minimalistic locomotive patterns.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Boas Genus
Rosy boas Species
Rubber boa 
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