The Northern Rubber Boa is a small, stout boa with smooth, rubbery skin that can feel almost mammal-like. It is docile and cold-tolerant, one of the northernmost boa species. It uses its blunt tail to distract predators from its head.
Best time to see a Northern Rubber Boa
The best time to see a Northern Rubber Boa is May–July, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 5,206 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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