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Desert Rosy Boa Lichanura trivirgata gracia When speaking of the Boa family it may sound strange to hear of a member living in the Mojave Desert. We usually associate Boa’s living in warm moist jungles to the south. This Boa is truly a member of the Boa family, however it doesn’t reach the length of its cousins, being only about 2-3 feet long. Coloration may vary from slate gray to tan to pink but can always be identified by three broad stripes down it’s back. The Rosy Boa has a very stocky and powerful body which it uses when squeezing it’s prey. It also has very smooth scales and vertical pupils. The Rosy Boa is not an egg layer, and when born, the young are 6-15 inches and very susceptible to danger. It may be found in moister areas of the Mojave Desert near springs or permanent streams. The snake hunts in the early evenings and night for small mammals and birds.
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