Workers Encounter Giant 14-Foot-Boa Constrictor in Albany Park

How Did It Get Here?

According to wildlife experts, Boa constrictors live in various habitats, including deserts, wet tropical forests, open savannas, cultivated fields, and elevations ranging from sea level to moderate, and apparently in Upstate New York.

While New York is home to many species of snakes, 17 to be exact, a Boa is NOT one of them. More than likely, this could have been somebody's pet that either escaped or was released into the wild. Either way, it must have been quite the sight.

Are Boa Constrictors Poisonous?

The boa constrictor (scientific name: Boa constrictor), also known as the common boa, is a giant, non-venomous, heavy-bodied snake frequently kept and bred in captivity.

According to Albany Water, the DEC was called in to capture and remove.

5 of New York's Most Devastating Invasive Species

Here are 5 species that have invaded New York State and in some cases they must be killed. We are talking about fish that walk on land, plants that cause severe burns and insects that could wipe out a variety of crops that we rely on.

Keep an eye out for these species and you hike, work around the yard or do some fishing this year. Should you locate any of these it is important to report where and when you found them to the New York State DEC.

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