This is King. He is a Boa Constrictor, which is a type of snake. Boas come from the tropical rainforests of South and Central America.
Boa constrictors are the most popular snakes to keep as pets.
Before King was donated to the Science Center, he was a pet. The Science Center receives many calls from people trying to find homes for pet snakes that have grown too big. Even though King is very large, he only eats once a month. Sometimes, King will swallow prey that is three times the size of his own head. Most of the time, Boa Constrictors can be found on the ground where their camouflaged skin color blends in with the surroundings.