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| − | '''Boa constrictor''' (binomial name '''''Boa constrictor''''') is a large, heavy-bodied species of [[snake]]. It is a member of the family ''Boidae'' found in North, Central, and South America, as well as some islands in the Caribbean. A staple of private collections and public displays, its |
+ | '''Boa constrictor''' (binomial name '''''Boa constrictor''''') is a large, heavy-bodied species of [[snake]]. It is a member of the family ''Boidae'' found in North, Central, and South America, as well as some islands in the Caribbean. A staple of private collections and public displays, its colour pattern is highly variable yet distinctive.<ref name="wikipedia">[[Wikipedia:Boa constrictor|Boa Constrictor]] at [[Wikipedia:Main page|Wikipedia]]</ref> |
On [[23 June]], [[1991]], [[Parseltongue|Parselmouth]] [[Harry Potter]] spoke to a boa constrictor from [[Brazil]]. He unknowingly used [[underage magic]] by making the pen's glass [[Vanishing Spell|vanish]], freeing the boa. The boa then told him "''Brazil, here I come. Thanks, amigo''".<ref name="PS2">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' - Chapter 2 (''The Vanishing Glass'')</ref> |
On [[23 June]], [[1991]], [[Parseltongue|Parselmouth]] [[Harry Potter]] spoke to a boa constrictor from [[Brazil]]. He unknowingly used [[underage magic]] by making the pen's glass [[Vanishing Spell|vanish]], freeing the boa. The boa then told him "''Brazil, here I come. Thanks, amigo''".<ref name="PS2">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' - Chapter 2 (''The Vanishing Glass'')</ref> |
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*In the [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'', the boa constrictor from [[Brazil]] is changed to a [[Wikipedia:Python|python]] from [[India|Burma]], and so is the mention of it in the [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|film adaption]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]''. |
*In the [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'', the boa constrictor from [[Brazil]] is changed to a [[Wikipedia:Python|python]] from [[India|Burma]], and so is the mention of it in the [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|film adaption]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]''. |
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==Notes and references== |
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The topic of this article is of a real-life subject that has been mentioned "in-universe" in a canon source. The Harry Potter Wiki is written from the perspective that all information presented in canon is true (e.g., Hogwarts really existed), and, as such, details contained in this article may differ from real world facts. |
- "Boa constrictors can grow up to four metres long. They eat anything they set their sights on including birds, pigs and monkeys. They do this by grabbing their prey, wrapping their bodies around their victims until they suffocate, and finally swallowing them whole."
- — Description on a plaque at the Zoo.[src]
Boa constrictor (binomial name Boa constrictor) is a large, heavy-bodied species of snake. It is a member of the family Boidae found in North, Central, and South America, as well as some islands in the Caribbean. A staple of private collections and public displays, its colour pattern is highly variable yet distinctive.[2]
On 23 June, 1991, Parselmouth Harry Potter spoke to a boa constrictor from Brazil. He unknowingly used underage magic by making the pen's glass vanish, freeing the boa. The boa then told him "Brazil, here I come. Thanks, amigo".[3]
Behind the scenes
The animated Nagini as a Dumeril's Ground Boa.
- In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the boa constrictor from Brazil is changed to a python from Burma, and so is the mention of it in the film adaption of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
- In the film, the snake blinks multiple times at Harry, despite the fact that snakes have no eyelids.
- Also in the film, after the boa is freed the glass reappears trapping Dudley on the inside of the pen.
- In the film adaptions of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, in flashback, Nagini, Voldemort's pet snake, is portrayed as a Dumeril's Ground Boa which also goes by the name boa constrictor. A Reticulated Python portrayal replaced this in the last two films.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film) (Briefly in flashback)
- Harry Potter Trading Card Game
Notes and references
- ↑ Pottermore
- ↑ Boa Constrictor at Wikipedia
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Chapter 2 (The Vanishing Glass)