Common Boa

Rosy-enthusiast · 08-11-05, 01:10 AM

Before I decide to get a Common Boa how big of a cage would i need for a 4ft. Was it 4x2x2 for an adult, cant remember??? I was thinking about a columbian before i got my rosy boas but the rosies gave me some space as well as some extra money. Theres one in the petshop and I have been looking at it and I know i shouldnt buy from a petstore but..... Its pulling me towards it.... I would of course have it checked out and if something was wrong bring it back to them and ask them to either take it back or pay for the vet bill, if any. Can anyone give me some tips?

Rosy-enthusiast

Lrptls · 08-11-05, 06:11 AM

4x2x2 is plenty of room for a 4 foot boa. my 6 foot female is in a cage that size and still has alot of room. though if the one your interested in is a female i would get her a cage around that size because she will get bigger. females average around 6 feet but can reach 8 feet plus, that isnt common but possible. males are much smaller. it really doesnt need to be 2 feet high either, around 1 foot or so is good enough. if that pet store takes good care of their animals whats wrong with buying from a pet store? thats where iv gotten many of my pets, the one i use to work at cares for their critters as if they are their pets.

Rosy-enthusiast · 08-11-05, 11:45 AM

Well I have bought from them before and only once have i got a critter with mites which was an easy fix but otherwise they have been quite good. If I do decide to get it I will have it sexed the same day as well as a check-up, etc. They also have a 6ft albino burmese that id love to have but im 1000% sure it could kill me one day if i lost concentration. I wouldnt want to have to move it in and out, or clean its cage which would suck.

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