I found a Rosy Boa that had apparently lost its tail somewhere along the way. This is one of two species of boa native to Arizona, found in rocky areas in the west-southwestern third or so of the state.
Rosy Boa With a Stump
Category: Lichanura
Rosy Boa In Baja
A Rosy Boa found on a late night hike in Baja California Sur, Mexico a few years back.
Rosy Boa from Baja California
A Rosy Boa from coastal Baja California Norte. These snakes are common in the steep boulder hillsides with blue-green sea in the distance.
Rosy Boa
I found this Rosa Boa in central Arizona earlier in the year. This is one of two species of boa that live in Arizona, which is a surprise to many who live here. They’re relatively small, typically around 2 feet long, and harmless to people (unless you consider an occasional minor nip “harm”). This one was photographed and left to crawl under the boulder and disappear.
