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  • 12-30-2008, 04:33 PM
    Crazy4Herps
    Boa species
    Like I said in my previous post about BRBs, I really really really really really want a red-tail boa, but I'm not allowed (because it is so big) and I don't have room.

    I own a ball python and bearded dragon. I know I'm still considered a beginner, but I do LOTS of reading about all kinds of herps, mostly snakes, and I am very very dedicated to my pets.

    So, a columbian red-tail is not an option. I need something a bit smaller.

    What are some other species of boa, besides the red-tail and BRB? I recall hearing something about a Dumeril's Boa or something like that.

    I don't need a description, just the names of different types of smaller (under 6ft) boas, and I will Google them and read everything I can.


    Thanks

    Crazy4Herps
  • 12-30-2008, 08:14 PM
    jere000
    Re: Boa species
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Crazy4Herps View Post
    Like I said in my previous post about BRBs, I really really really really really want a red-tail boa, but I'm not allowed (because it is so big) and I don't have room.

    I own a ball python and bearded dragon. I know I'm still considered a beginner, but I do LOTS of reading about all kinds of herps, mostly snakes, and I am very very dedicated to my pets.

    So, a columbian red-tail is not an option. I need something a bit smaller.

    What are some other species of boa, besides the red-tail and BRB? I recall hearing something about a Dumeril's Boa or something like that.

    I don't need a description, just the names of different types of smaller (under 6ft) boas, and I will Google them and read everything I can.


    Thanks

    Crazy4Herps

    get a central american boa their still bci a red tailed boa but they average around 4-5feet
  • 01-02-2009, 07:56 PM
    slither9192
    Re: Boa species
    Male BCI (4'-6')
    Dumerils Boa (~5')
    or like you said a BRB.
    All are good choices but the BRB is probably the most advanced mainly because of humidity requirements.
  • 01-02-2009, 08:08 PM
    JimiSnakes
    Re: Boa species
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jere000 View Post
    get a central american boa their still bci a red tailed boa but they average around 4-5feet

    CA's are a good pick. Many of my male colombians and such aren't much bigger than 4.5-5 feet though. Dumerils stay relatively short in length, but they are girthy. They also can be picky eaters sometimes.
  • 01-02-2009, 10:06 PM
    Crazy4Herps
    Re: Boa species
    I just realized, Central American Boas are the same as Columbian Boas. Wow, I'm an idiot.

    Dumerils Boas are picky eaters? Oh. I don't think I can handle another picky eater around! Cu is such a case when it comes to eating.

    Hmm. I'm now debating between a columbian boa, a BRB, or some type of short-tail python.
  • 01-02-2009, 10:38 PM
    Shadera
    Re: Boa species
    How about a Hogg Island?
  • 01-02-2009, 11:26 PM
    Skiploder
    Re: Boa species
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Crazy4Herps View Post
    Like I said in my previous post about BRBs, I really really really really really want a red-tail boa, but I'm not allowed (because it is so big) and I don't have room.

    I own a ball python and bearded dragon. I know I'm still considered a beginner, but I do LOTS of reading about all kinds of herps, mostly snakes, and I am very very dedicated to my pets.

    So, a columbian red-tail is not an option. I need something a bit smaller.

    What are some other species of boa, besides the red-tail and BRB? I recall hearing something about a Dumeril's Boa or something like that.

    I don't need a description, just the names of different types of smaller (under 6ft) boas, and I will Google them and read everything I can.


    Thanks

    Crazy4Herps

    There are several locality variants of BCI that stay relatively small - the Tarahumara, Crawl Cay, Corn Island, Caulker Cay, etc.

    Check out Cutting Edge Herps and Rio Bravo Reptiles for pics and info.
  • 01-02-2009, 11:51 PM
    Crazy4Herps
    Re: Boa species
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Shadera View Post
    How about a Hogg Island?

    I have considered a Hogg Island too. Definitely a possibility, but I like the columbian boa's coloring better. Not that coloring makes a huge difference with me.
  • 01-03-2009, 12:12 AM
    LostNFound
    Re: Boa species
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jim020cricket View Post
    Dumerils stay relatively short in length, but they are girthy. They also can be picky eaters sometimes.


    they are really?? huh ... well I guess when the times comes that she refuses food I'll find out hahaha. That's good to know! I better brush up on feeding tricks! thanks for the info! :D
  • 01-03-2009, 09:22 AM
    jere000
    Re: Boa species
    like i said before if your looking for a bci but smaller get one of the localitys that are small such as the ca boa i mainly mention those cause theyre cheaper and more commonly available than other localitys
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