what boa is best for a new boa kepper

[juviniles_5]

ok so i am probly going 2 get a boa and i was looking at rainbow boas and red tails
but if you know any other good first time boas please tell me and i am lookinf for boas that grow 7-10 feet and would be putting them in a 180 gallon tank(6feet by,2 feet by, 2 feet)

and if that size is not sutible for a snake that big please tell me

[chappy]

You could keep pretty much any boa under 10' in a 6x2x2 enclosure IMO. So it really depends on what you're looking for (color, temperment and size). If you do the proper research and are ready for a snake that gets that big then any boa could be a good starter boa. Some may need more work or more attention then others so it really depends on you. Do some research and find what you're looking for, do some more research on that species, ask any questions you may have, get you're enclosure set up with proper temps and humidity. Then look around for a breeder, find a good healthy animal and you're set.

Hope this helped
Nick

[juviniles_5]

ok well i am looking for a good tempered snake that dosent get strest out 2 easly from handeling and anything under 10 feet

[BoidKeeper]

Just about any of the BCIs would fit what you are looking for but I think in this case you best bet may be a male Colombian boa.
Cheers,
Trevor

[Clownfishie]

It would be pretty rare for a rainbow boa to get that large -- females tend to max out at 6-7', males smaller.

BCC or BCI would probably be the way to go for you, if you're looking for a boa that will fall in that size range -- if you've got the extra money to spend on a red tail, that would be my personal choice :)

If you don't mind something a little smaller, Dumeril's boas are very cool...

Hope that helps a bit -- just remember to do your research on whichever animal you decide on getting! :)

Jen

[hip]

I would first inquire if you currently keep any snakes or if this will be your first? Glass tanks don't cut it for snakes because of problems holding in heat and humidity. It is a very tall order to house and care for a large boa (food costs alone can be very high with huge constrictors) Boa's in the aforementiond size range are some what harder to handle and one should use caution (If you dont think a 10 footer can kill you don't get a boa) From 6 feet up "respect and caution" are your greatest tools. A male Bci might be a good choice but temperment is the main goal (male Bci can be grumpy during breeding season) You will get bitten by the most "docile" boa if you have it long enough. I can't stress enough do your home work before you buy any boa (there are too many unwanted's in rescues) In the end it is your choice I hope you make the right one.

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Hip

[BoidKeeper]

What do you mean wants to be shorty?
Cheers,
Trevor

[juviniles_5]

this is not my first snake and i dont realy mind getting bit because in the end its all worth it and if i made a custom top for the glass tank i would make shur that it holds humidity and heat(its not that hard the only hard part is getting the lid t fit perfectly

[BurmGuy87]

Go with a BCI........female if you want it to get larger!

[sapphire_moon]

glass cages suck, if you want to keep in heat and humidity you have to cut off air suply.

I have a question, what is the difference between a central american boa, and a true red tailed boa.

How big do they get (both the CAB and the TRB) and what size differences are there in the sexes?

How big do dumerils get? I think they are so beautiful, but I heard they get really big.


I heard a rule of thumb with big snakes is......

For every 5ft of snake, there should be one other person assiting you.

[Invictus]

Depends on the snake. I handle my 7 ft boa alone all the time, because I know his tendencies, and I know his stength, and my strength, etc. It's not a bad guideline though.

Dumerils stay pretty small actually... 5-6 feet for males, up to 7 for females.

Central American boas are quite small by comparison. A 6 foot female is considered a good size. Some males top out at 4.5.

"True Red Tails" are the BCC ssp. - Surinames, Guyanas, Peruvians, and a couple others. They are the largest with 10 foot females and 7 foot males being not all that uncommon.

[rattler keeper]

I have a Columbia red tail he's about ten feet and weighs about 80lbs. He is very tame and Ican handle myself, he has only bite once and that was due to being bothered by a dog while being watched by friends. He is a good pet.