Looking for medium size 8-10 ft Boa.

[Concept9]

Good morning guys. I am looking to upgrade my collection.

I know a fare amount about Boas but the but I am very weak on the breeds/Locals.

I am looking for one that gets approx.,. 8-10, little bigger is ok. I understand these are the BCC and not the BCI.

Can anyone suggest one, possible grey in color.

Thanks Guys. :)

[moshirimon]

Suriname's are on the more silver/grey side. They also have stunning red tails and get the size you want. Slow growers but definitely the way to go. But judging from your experience and what you have I'd say go to BCI common Colombian. They get pretty big. More brown but better to start off with. Less sensitive, and overall more docile.

Make sure you do your research though. Big jump from a 3 foot kingsnake to an 8 foot boa but I don't see anything wrong with it if done correctly.

[Concept9]

Suriname's are on the more silver/grey side. They also have stunning red tails and get the size you want. Slow growers but definitely the way to go. But judging from your experience and what you have I'd say go to BCI common Colombian. They get pretty big. More brown but better to start off with. Less sensitive, and overall more docile.

Make sure you do your research though.

Thanks Moshirimon.

I have been looking at the Suriname and they look exactly like what I am looking for. Unfortunately I am have a hard time locating for sale any where near me. :(

[moshirimon]

Check reptilescanada classified. Even kijiji has some nice ones here and there. In my opinion your best bet would be an expo. A lot are overpriced online , I wouldn't pay more than 200 for a baby.

[KORBIN5895]

Look into Bolivian boas.

[Valvaren]

What happened to the Blood boa? did I miss something?

[Concept9]

What happened to the Blood boa? did I miss something?

Unfortunately due to resent issues I can not afford it.

One day soon maybe.

I'm still crying over it. :(

[Valvaren]

Unfortunately due to resent issues I can not afford it.

One day soon maybe.

I'm still crying over it. :(

Sorry I didn't know I must have missed it.

[Mikoh4792]

Suriname's are on the more silver/grey side. They also have stunning red tails and get the size you want. Slow growers but definitely the way to go. But judging from your experience and what you have I'd say go to BCI common Colombian. They get pretty big. More brown but better to start off with. Less sensitive, and overall more docile.

Make sure you do your research though. Big jump from a 3 foot kingsnake to an 8 foot boa but I don't see anything wrong with it if done correctly.

Wouldn't it take a few years to get that large? His experience will grow with it.

[Concept9]

Thanks for all the input guys.

BTW, my MBK is nearly 5ft and still growing. I have owned and raised two red tails a few years back. I'm pretty good with there care but yes, I will still be doing a lot of reading.

I just SUCK at Identifying their species.

[Concept9]

Suriname's are on the more silver/grey side. They also have stunning red tails and get the size you want. Slow growers but definitely the way to go. But judging from your experience and what you have I'd say go to BCI common Colombian. They get pretty big. More brown but better to start off with. Less sensitive, and overall more docile.

Make sure you do your research though. Big jump from a 3 foot kingsnake to an 8 foot boa but I don't see anything wrong with it if done correctly.

I may take your advice on the BCI just because I just found this little sweet heart and a GREAT price. I understand that they can reach 10ft.

http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y424/adorian1000/image_zps4b81d307.jpeg (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/adorian1000/media/image_zps4b81d307.jpeg.html)

[KORBIN5895]

Unfortunately due to resent issues I can not afford it.

One day soon maybe.

I'm still crying over it. :(

I think you should wait to get one if money is that tight. Trust me on this.

[Concept9]

I think you should wait to get one if money is that tight. Trust me on this.

Its not that money is tight. I just had to spend $1000.00 unexpectedly on my car on Friday. The $1000.00 I have saved for a new snake is gone.

I still have cash for a lesser beast, just not a $750.00 snake.

I have other saving, just no fun money right now. :)

[moshirimon]

That's a stunning bci! Yea they're super cheap. I'd definitely go with it. And 10 foot is huge for a boa, and not likely to be attained by a BCI. 8 foot being on the big side. So I wouldn't say the snake your looking for is medium sized.

[Concept9]

That's a stunning bci! Yea they're super cheap. I'd definitely go with it. And 10 foot is huge for a boa, and not likely to be attained by a BCI. 8 foot being on the big side. So I wouldn't say the snake your looking for is medium sized.

She is a little GEM isn't she, and only $100.00.

I would be very happy with 8ft.

[KORBIN5895]

Its not that money is tight. I just had to spend $1000.00 unexpectedly on my car on Friday. The $1000.00 I have saved for a new snake is gone.

I still have cash for a lesser beast, just not a $750.00 snake.

I have other saving, just no fun money right now. :)

I thought it was because of rent issues not recent issues sorry.

[rocknhorse76]

I think you'd be quite happy with a female BCI. They don't get overly long, but they do get quite thick.

[sweatshirt]

Awesome BCI :D She has the same speckles as Magenta.

[rocknhorse76]

If you're dead set on an 8-10 foot boa, though, you'll want a female BCC or BCO. Keep in mind that they take a lot longer to attain maximum size than a BCI does.

[Concept9]

I thought it was because of rent issues not recent issues sorry.

No worries buddy. I own my house so rent isn't a issue.

I'm saving up to build a snake room as well. :)

[Concept9]

Thanks for all the help and info guys.

After much thought an reading I have decided to go with one of these little girls. I will be meeting the breeder on Saturday morning. :)

http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y424/adorian1000/image003_zps09efdafa.jpeg (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/adorian1000/media/image003_zps09efdafa.jpeg.html)

http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y424/adorian1000/image002_zpsccb0c5b7.jpeg (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/adorian1000/media/image002_zpsccb0c5b7.jpeg.html)

http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y424/adorian1000/image_zps4b81d307.jpeg (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/adorian1000/media/image_zps4b81d307.jpeg.html)

[Snakesitter]

Congrats, and good luck with her!

[Starbuck]

i like f3 ;)

[Concept9]

i like f3 ;)

My first choice as well, gotta see them all first though. :)

[smy_749]

I still like the blood, but these will do :P
Your making me want to buy a new addition..

[Concept9]

I still like the blood, but these will do :P
Your making me want to buy a new addition..

The blood is awesome. I hope Shane still has it in a month or so. Besides, my girl will need a boyfriend. :)

[KORBIN5895]

I still like the blood, but these will do :P
Your making me want to buy a new addition..

I have a blood for sale too smy.....

[Amadeus]

You may want to look into Argentine oas

[rocknhorse76]

Argentines aren't a "medium-sized" boa lol. My female's mom is nearly 11 feet and the dad is about 9 feet, and both are HEAVY. My female is only 3 years old and already almost 6 feet.