Pictures of Azzy, Salmon Red Tail Boa

[toddnbecka]

When it comes to RTB's, size isn't a real issue. There are related species that only grow to 3-4', and as long as their disposition is good handling a larger one isn't usually a problem. I only ever had to have help once, when my 5' female Colombian boa was wrapped around my neck and under both arms. I simply couldn't reach her to unwrap her, though she wasn't causing any problems aside from holding me up from an appointment. I couldn't take her with me... lol.

[bigsnakegirl785]

Originally Posted by toddnbecka

When it comes to RTB's, size isn't a real issue. There are related species that only grow to 3-4', and as long as their disposition is good handling a larger one isn't usually a problem. I only ever had to have help once, when my 5' female Colombian boa was wrapped around my neck and under both arms. I simply couldn't reach her to unwrap her, though she wasn't causing any problems aside from holding me up from an appointment. I couldn't take her with me... lol.

If you mean the boa constrictors that stay smaller like Hog Islands, Nicaraguan, etc. they ARE the same species. They aren't related species, they are one and the same.

Ok, so how you'd break down a Hog Island boa is:

Species: Boa constrictor
Subspecies: Boa constrictor imperator
Locale: Hog Island boa

Or, say a non-common boa that stays smaller, like a Bolivian boa:

Species: Boa constrictor
Subspecies: Boa constrictor amarali