Rubber band Rubber band A rubber band (also known as an elastic band, gum band or lacky band) is a loop of rubber, usually ring shaped, and commonly used to hold multiple objects together. The rubber band was patented in England on March 17, 1845, by Stephen Perry. Most rubber bands are manufactured out of natural rubber or, especially at larger sizes, elastomer, and are sold in a variety of sizes. Rubber bands are made by extruding the rubber into a long tube to provide its general shape, putting the tubes on mandrels, curing the rubber with heat, and then slicing it
Rubber boa much larger relatives native to Latin America, which include the boa constrictor, emerald tree boa, and green anaconda. The rubber boa has retained the club-like tail of its Erycine ancestors. It is an extremely adaptable snake. It is a good climber, burrower, and even swimmer. The rubber boa has established populations around: Pemberton, British Columbia, Williams Lake, British Columbia, Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia. Rubber boa The rubber boa ("Charina bottae") is a species of snake in the family Boidae. The species is native to the Western United States and British Columbia, Canada. The generic name "Charina" is from the