Size:
the Mexican Rosy Boa typically will not grow to more than about 2.5 feet in
length. Females tend to be longer and more heavy bodied than males.
Color:
The Mexican Rosy Boa is characterized by broad, lengthwise dark brown or
black stripes. These three stripes are usually on a creme to white background.
Diet:
small rodents
Compatibility with
Humans:
Relatively Non-Aggressive
The Mexican
Rosy Boa makes an excellent pet because it is a rather
small snake that is generally calm and easy to handle
and care for. Mexican Rosy Boas are mostly nocturnal,
but are sometimes active at dusk and dawn. They are
burrowing or terrestrial boas, but sometimes climb low-lying
shrubs. Though they are found in arid air regions, they
are usually near where water is available. The Mexican
Rosy Boa is relatively small and stout snake. It has
small eyes with vertical pupils, which are surrounded
by small scales on the head. Males have two small spurs
at the base of the tail. The average lifespan of the
Mexican Rosy Boa is about 15 years.
