A large snake that kills prey by squeezing it, or a long fluffy scarf worn for fashion.
From Latin 'boa' (a water snake), possibly from a Semitic language. The name transferred to the South American snake, and later to a fashion accessory resembling the snake's length and shape.
Boa constrictors don't have venom—they're actually considered safer than venomous snakes because their killing method is visible and controlled, making them popular in zoos and education programs compared to vipers.
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