Central American Boa

[Rikki]

Many of you may have heard about me purchasing a burmese python, this fell through as the pet store did not get him in when they were supposed to. I am now looking into Central American Boa's. A local pet store has them for $69.99 right now, the babies are very small and dark. Could someone offer some advice on this species, I have kept many reptiles in the past and can handle a boa, though only have kept python species in the past. Any advice is appreciated.

[peterm15]

my only advice would be find a breeder.. dont deal with the pet store..

where in the USA are you located... i have a book right infront of me with some breeders and stuff.. maybe i can direct you somewhere..

[BoidsUnlimited]

If you want a boa, I would suggest a BCI. They are such amazing boas, and most are extremely docile. They run from about $75-125 depending on where you get them. Jeff Ronne is one of the best IMO.....also Tom McCarthy is a great guy. I havent bought from either of them, but if I decide to get a boa they would be my firist choices.

[Rikki]

Texarkana, TX (75503).

[CARLiTO_]

I would suggest signing up on www.redtailboa.net because there are more american members there who would be able to help u.

[Rikki]

Thanks, though the members at sSnakeSs are just as capable. Thank you all for your help :)

[greenman1867]

Hmm decided to make a whole new thread to address this, in the end Rikki, if you do youy research, the animanl is healthy and staff good. Buy the snake.

[Rikki]

Hmm decided to make a whole new thread to address this, in the end Rikki, if you do youy research, the animanl is healthy and staff good. Buy the snake.
Yes, because it is a entire different discussion.

[HumphreyBoagart]

If you want a boa, I would suggest a BCI.


A Central American Boa is a Boa constrictor imperator (Bci).