AnAge entry for Bothrochilus boa

Classification (HAGRID: 03538)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Pythonidae
                    Genus: Bothrochilus
Species
Bothrochilus boa
Common name
Bismarck ringed python
Synonyms
Liasis boa, Tortrix boa

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
22.2 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 451
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Incubation
72 days
Adult weight
2,009 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 563915
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 461341
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