A Scottsdale man found a boa snake under his truck, realizing that the snake had tagged along for his ride from Mesa.

Boa constrictors are thick-bodied snakes with an average weight of 20-30 pounds, but some reportedly get to be 100 pounds. They are an average of 8-10 feet, with some reaching 12 feet or more.

Mumbai police arrested four individuals for attempting to sell a rare sand boa, known as 'Mandul ... their intent to use the snake for traditional medicine and black magic.

The boa snake captivates reptile enthusiasts and researchers alike with its size, behavior and unique adaptations. Native to Central and South America, the large and heavy-bodied snake occupies a wide ...