A couple males

Ddub · 06-09-13, 11:00 AM

Had these out for a little cage cleaning today.
This one is coming up on 9 years in August. Who says they have to get dark with age!

This one will make 4 years in a few months as well and will likely breed this upcoming season.

rocknhorse76 · 06-09-13, 11:44 AM

Great looking boas!

Amadeus · 06-13-13, 05:42 PM

Ahh Bcc envy...

sweatshirt · 06-13-13, 05:47 PM

Great snakes!

waf · 06-13-13, 08:36 PM

Very nice guys! just for curiosity, how much on weight and size are they? I have heard that boas get darker with the edge..

Ddub · 06-13-13, 09:22 PM

Thanks for the replies!

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Originally Posted by waf

Very nice guys! just for curiosity, how much on weight and size are they? I have heard that boas get darker with the edge..

The first animal pictured would disagree, he is almost 9 years old and is a bit over 6 feet. The second one is younger, turning 4 in a couple months. He is a little over 5 feet and nothing but muscle. Genetics play a roll in whether or not they get darker. Parents that maintain a light base well into adulthood have a greater chance of producing offspring with the same characteristics.

moshirimon · 06-14-13, 07:18 AM

What's the biggest BCC you have, I'd love to see some pics.

Ddub · 06-14-13, 10:44 AM

Here are a few adults. Keep in mind I don't grow them huge.

This is my first Suriname, Soozie. She is will be 9 in August and is 6.5 feet. She is still with me.

This one I bought a few years ago as an adult. She is around 7 feet and is going to make 10 years old this year.

This is an old one I don't have anymore. She was almost 8 feet and is the biggest bcc I've ever had.

Lankyrob · 06-14-13, 11:34 AM

What do you mean by "i dont grow them huge"? Surely they grow however they grow?

Ddub · 06-14-13, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Lankyrob

What do you mean by "i dont grow them huge"? Surely they grow however they grow?

Feeding has a lot to do with growth. I feed conservatively. They could've been bigger than they are now when they were 3-4 years old but I want my boas to live long healthy lives more than I want huge overgrown examples. To many people a 9 year old female bcc at 6-7 feet is considered small.

moshirimon · 06-14-13, 01:41 PM

Beautiful animals. Although they are on the smaller side an 8 foot Suriname is still a very impressive snake. I find that even though they have the potential yo get large you rarely ever see any at full size. How often do you feed?