Rosy Boa

Lichanura trivirgata

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Boidae

About

The desert rosy boa is a species of snake in the family Boidae. The desert rosy boa is native to the American Southwest and Baja California and Sonora in Mexico. The desert rosy boa is one of four species in the boa family native to the continental United States, the other three being the coastal rosy boa and the two species of rubber boas (Charina).

Fun Fact

They are distributed across the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Prey items, such as lizards, amphibians, other snakes, birds and their chicks, and mammals (such as bats).

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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