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Boa length/thickness

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  • 08-12-2011, 11:05 PM
    Alexandra V
    She looks very healthy now! I like to compare baby boas to lanky kids - they're healthy like that, and then as they age they tend to fill out more. Something with boas you tend to need to watch for is obesity because they're lower metabolism snakes, but your girl looks very good :gj:
  • 08-13-2011, 12:02 AM
    purplemuffin
    Thanks for the comment! It's interesting, there are so many people who keep ridiculously obese boas, it's sometimes hard to tell where skinny, healthy, and overweight is because each person has their own views! I know what I think is a fat boa, it's just these 'tween' stages I needed a little help on. I know Nagini is very strong and active, it just seems like all the rodents are going directly to making her longer and there's not much left to get her girthier(which means we feed her more rodents, and those still just make her longer! XD)! She shows no sign of slowing down on the growth though! I think we are possibly going to have a big girl on our hands! :D
  • 08-13-2011, 08:26 PM
    jamesa2580
    Re: Boa length/thickness
    She looks great. She's definitely a Columbian - no peaks on the saddles, even small ones. As far as her growth, I think she looks good. Keep in mind that genetics will also play a big role. If she came from big parents, she'll probably be bigger. I have a female that came from really big parents - her mom was an 8 + footer, so my girl is growing faster than any other snake I have.
    All in all, I say your girl looks good, and, yes - boas grow a lot!
  • 08-13-2011, 09:03 PM
    DellaF
    Very pretty boa! I have a little one that looks like she is just getting long also. I can tell that she is getting a little girth to. I read some where that you don't want bulk them up to fast that you will end up with a fat snake with a little head :) Can't wait to see outdoor pics also.
  • 08-14-2011, 02:03 AM
    purplemuffin
    Yeah, I had never doubted her being colombian until the comment. I think the weirdness of the saddles came from her jungle parents. Hoping that as she ages she shows more signs of the trait!
  • 08-14-2011, 02:16 AM
    purplemuffin
    And thanks for the help guys. I know there are a lot of arguments about breeders and owners making their snakes too obese and 'pin headed', and I wanted to keep her on a healthy diet--I just wanted to make sure she wasn't too close to the other extreme. I felt confident myself in person, but it never hurts to double check with others who have more experience!
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