The Puerto Rican boa is crucial in its habitat in the lush forests of the limestone hills called "mogotes." Adult snakes prey on pests such as rats and invasive species such as green iguanas.

The Puerto Rican boa is crucial in its habitat, the lush forests of limestone hills called mogotes. Adult snakes prey on pests such as rats and invasive reptiles such as green iguanas.

Boa constrictors and pythons are running rampant in Puerto Rico as the massive, invasive species are popping up in less hospitable areas across the island — swallowing livestock, pets and native ...

Boa constrictors and pythons are running rampant in Puerto Rico as the massive, invasive species are popping up in less ...

Boa constrictors invade Puerto Rico. By LiveScience Staff. December 3, 2012 / 10:20 AM EST ... they have no natural predators in Puerto Rico to keep their numbers in check.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will hold a virtual public meeting on Thursday about its proposed rule to remove Endangered Species Act protections from the Puerto Rican ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico— Puerto Rican snake experts are denouncing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposal to remove federal protections from the Puerto Rican boa and plan to oppose the move ...

Scientists are urging swift action to stop the spread of boa constrictors in Puerto Rico now that new research shows the invasive species has established a breeding population on the island.

Scientists are urging swift action to stop the spread of boa constrictors in Puerto Rico now that new research shows the invasive species has established a breeding population on the island.