View Full Version : What boa stays the smallest as an adult?
Gungirl
04-26-11, 05:22 PM
Well the title says it all.... Im looking for something that looks like a Columbian red tail but I also want something that is 6ft or less as a full size adult. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated!!
Thanks
Kat
Shmoges
04-26-11, 05:42 PM
Longicauda stay pretty small but are a semi dwarf species, we just got one! I have been told the males typically grow to 4-5 and females up to 6 depending on how much food gets rammed down them too.
Crawl Cay stay very small I believe.
any mexican boa, nic/ca, island boa, they all seem to stay small..blood boas..males stay pretty small as well..its really how you feed them too..I should do a pic comparision of some of my columbian yearlings and my mexican yearlings youd be shocked lol
mistersprinkles
04-26-11, 05:45 PM
Hogg island boa or Nicaraguan
Gungirl
04-26-11, 06:29 PM
any mexican boa, nic/ca, island boa, they all seem to stay small..blood boas..males stay pretty small as well..its really how you feed them too..I should do a pic comparision of some of my columbian yearlings and my mexican yearlings youd be shocked lol
I would love to see pics!! :yes:
i have a hogg island boa they stay pretty small. they look great too :)
RandyRhoads
04-26-11, 09:57 PM
Rubber boa!..ha....lame..
sickvenom
04-26-11, 10:02 PM
Rubber boa!..ha....lame..
not lame. i love rubber boas. they require higher humidity, but can live in room temperatures.
RandyRhoads
04-26-11, 10:22 PM
Wow. To each his own. Always thought of them as a lesser version ofa gopher snake. At least a gopher has some pattern and colors.
sickvenom
04-26-11, 10:26 PM
Wow. To each his own. Always thought of them as a lesser version ofa gopher snake. At least a gopher has some pattern and colors.
rubber boas also stay small and some can live their entire lives in a 10 gallon tank. they don't have patterns but there are many different colors.
mistersprinkles
04-26-11, 11:38 PM
I would love to see pics!! :yes:
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columbian morph vrs a mexican morph..these guys are the same age right down to the month!! The mexican boa was super super tiny he just went through a growing spurt because I upped his feeder size lol
Gungirl
04-27-11, 06:07 AM
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lol ......yeah
Gungirl
04-27-11, 06:12 AM
Jendee those are beautiful. Thanks everyone for your knowledge!
Its going to be a little while before me and my fiancée decide and get one. I think we are going to try and get a GTP first then go for a boa.
I love the look of your columbian morph that is incredible.
Kat
sickvenom
04-27-11, 08:49 AM
I think we are going to try and get a GTP first
that's a pretty big step up from a corn and a ball. just make sure you do all your research and get your cage set up BEFORE you acquire the specimen. gtps do have specific requirements and they can be difficult to establish.
Lankyrob
04-27-11, 09:38 AM
that's a pretty big step up from a corn and a ball. just make sure you do all your research and get your cage set up BEFORE you acquire the specimen. gtps do have specific requirements and they can be difficult to establish.
This is true but dont be put off if you are willing to work at your set up. I had various people tell me i wouldn't be able to keep my GTP alive due to inexperience but being a stubborn <person> i went ahead and did it anyway. His two clutchmates went to "experienced" keepers - they are now both dead and my guy is going strong.
Definitely have the viv up and running for a few days with humidity cycles set and constant temps before getting the snake. We were told NOT to handle our in any way shape or form until he had gone through the clour change. We did this (they look beautiful anyways, no need to handle them to enjoy them) and have only handled him twice since his change - he is a total pussycat, no strikes at us, was content to be handled and just as happy to be left alone.
I agree too I actually think a boa would be a better step up then a gtp, Ive heard they require alot more
Gungirl
04-27-11, 01:48 PM
We are looking into both but the GTP is the one We can agree on more. I am thinking its going to be atleast a year before we take the step. I do want to learn more before taking this one on.
Kat
CanadianEryx
04-27-11, 04:11 PM
I don't know why nobody has suggested a sand boa. These little guys stay very small although you won't see them much as they are burrowers and love to travel underneath the substrate. They are also easy to care for a take minimal time to set up a living space!
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