They will easily inhabit populated areas where rodents and songbirds are abundant.
Boas vary in color from brown to gray with irregular saddles down the entire dorsal body.
The boa constrictor is the largest snake in Belize, attaining a length of up to twelve feet. Boas feed primarily on birds, rodents and small mammals. They will also feed on lizards and iguanas. When threatened, a boa will hiss and strike. Although carrying no poison, a bite can be painful.