Boa sigma, known commonly as the Mexican west coast boa constrictor or Bateman’s Boa, is a species of snake in the family Boidae. The species is endemic to western Mexico. Boa sigma has previously been regarded as conspecific with Boa constrictor, and later with Boa imperator; however, in 2016, it was suggested on genetic grounds that Boa sigma should be regarded as a separate species.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Mexican West Coast Boa Constrictor being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Boa imperator
- Boa constrictor
- Acrantophis dumerili
- Acrantophis madagascariensis
- Python natalensis
- Malayopython reticulatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Boidae
- Genus
- Boa
- Species
- Boa sigma
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