First Snake

Congrats on getting your first snake! Mine was also a boa :D They are amazing snakes, i have other snakes but my boas are my favorite. Hope you really enjoy him/her and welcome to the site

Wow, everyone here is so kind! Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. Brought her home today and i love her so much :D She's so active. Been in the cage for a couple of hours and hasnt stopped moving once yet. I should have a picture up by Sunday!

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Originally Posted by mbrandner27

Wow, everyone here is so kind! Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. Brought her home today and i love her so much :D She's so active. Been in the cage for a couple of hours and hasnt stopped moving once yet. I should have a picture up by Sunday!

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Wait until you see your boa's feeding response, they are lightning fast.


And almost forgot, welcome to BP.net.

:welcome: to BP.net. :colbert2: and congrats on your new Boa.

:welcome to BP.net and Congratulations on your first snake.
Here are a few links to some good info on boa care. Hope they help.

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For those who are doing research or looking for care info, the following links are to the different sections of "The Ultimate Boa Constrictor Care Guide" by Clay English:

http://www.redtailboas.com/f110/part...ew-line-40589/
http://www.redtailboas.com/f110/part...-online-40590/
http://www.redtailboas.com/f110/part...-online-40591/
http://www.redtailboas.com/f110/emer...-online-40594/
http://www.redtailboas.com/f110/feed...ew-line-40593/
http://www.redtailboas.com/f110/inst...-online-40592/

You can also download the entire guide in PDF format free by going to this link and registering:

http://www.redtailboas.com/f110/down...ion-3-a-31312/

Also, here is a fairly in-depth article by Gus Rentfro, Rio Bravo Reptiles, on Boa Constrictor care:

http://www.redtailboa.net/forums/sna...tail-boas.html

Hopefully, all of these links and info will help those doing research, or the keeper who is just looking for some additional resources and info...

-Vypyrz-

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Boas are magnificent snakes, in my experience they are one of the best snakes available. Im confident that you wouldnt regret you decision :D Best of luck

My Boa has a very curious and laid back attitude ,but is very snappy when I put my hands in his cage he's hissing or trying to bite me ,but I have a plastic coat hanger I use as a poor man's snake hook to get him out with. He calms right down after he's out. And feeding is a stark difference between ball pythons my Boa always eats my thawed out frozen mice . I have to say in my opinion boas are amazing to own,they look awesome,they have those cool eyes that adjust to the light,there scales are small and softer textured then say a ball pythons.M

Quick question, is there a maximum amount of time I can handle my boa per day? How long before she starts to get stressed?

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Originally Posted by mbrandner27

Quick question, is there a maximum amount of time I can handle my boa per day? How long before she starts to get stressed?

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I would start with short handling sessions, maybe 10-15 minutes. The best way to do it, and it is hard to resist the temptation, is to leave her alone for the first week so that she can adjust to her new home. After the first week, offer a meal, then wait 2-3 days for digestion, and then you can start the handling sessions. You just want to make sure that she is going to eat for you first. Boas normally have no problem eating, but there are the occassional picky ones. Good Luck.

My friends boa eats like a garbage disposal, a very very fast moving garbage disposal! I have to say watching her eat is very cool!