08/28/2026
🐍🇵🇷 A VERY SPECIAL NEW ADDITION TO FEATHER & FANG! 🇵🇷🐍
We are incredibly excited to officially introduce our new pair of Puerto Rican Boas (Chilabothrus inornatus)! ❤️🐍
The Puerto Rican Boa is an incredible, nonvenomous species endemic to Puerto Rico and one of the island’s most fascinating native reptiles. These boas are nocturnal, semi-arboreal predators that play an important role in Puerto Rico’s ecosystem.
What makes this species especially significant from a conservation standpoint is its history. The Puerto Rican Boa was originally listed as Endangered under the Endangered Species Act in 1970 following major population declines and habitat loss. Decades of habitat protection, conservation work, research, translocation efforts, and public education helped the species recover to the point that the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service proposed removing it from the federal endangered species list.
The species also has a significant history under CITES, where Chilabothrus inornatus has been listed in Appendix I, providing international trade protections.
That history is exactly why we’re so excited to have this pair at Feather & Fang Animal Sanctuary.
These animals aren’t simply additions to our collection — they are an opportunity to educate the public about conservation success, responsible animal stewardship, international wildlife protections, and the importance of protecting biodiversity. 🌎🌿
We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to care for these amazing animals and hopefully introduce them to the community as future ambassadors for their species.
🇵🇷🐍 Welcome to Feather & Fang, our beautiful Puerto Rican Boas! ❤️