BCC Female size

Carmen is from LLL, but I'll probably buy from a breeder next time, just because they are the ultimate specialist...folks like Gus and Gerry, etc. really know and love their boas! =)

Size max for female suri's, the research I've done says 8-10' on average. I'm guessing those 12-14' are monsters and not the average.

Or at least, I *hope* not the average! =D

After doing a lot of looking last night I found a pair of peruvian boas that Jeff Ronne has. They stay smaller than surinames from what I've seen and they're a little less sensitive.

I have always heard peruvians are one of the largest BCC localities. I have a picture of a 12' peruvian on my computer.

peruvians are still bcc if you want somethin a little smaller than that i would go with a bci and if you are going with a bcc for the color you can buy a bci morph like a hypo , or salmon for under 300 if you look around at 06's.

You're right, I was looking at the 2 localities on Rio Bravo and it says they are the largest but the Pulcallpa locality is usually smaller than average. Which was the locality of the snake that he had that I liked. I guess that puts a hole in my plans. I considered a hypo BCI but I really didn't like them. The BCCs to me are so much nicer looking and I really don't care which type I get as long as its a BCC.

BCIs can reach 10' as well. When buying any boa (except perhaps hog islands or other dwarf insular boas) you have to be prepared for the chance of your snake reaching a large size. Even male BCI can weigh 25lbs or more. A male BCC can grow to 8'.. maybe more too.

I know of someone from a different fourm that has a male at just under 9' and 40 lbs and thats a BCI. They grow over there entire life so they will get bigger and bigger but at a slower pace. Good luck with your search and check local laws. I know over here in Omaha we have laws against snakes that can get over 8' so no bcc for us. I expect to have a permit in the next few years before either of my boas get even close to 8'

Ok, I know it feels like Im going through all the different BCC's but I think I found one that I like and fits my criteria. I'm looking at a pair of North Brazilian BCC's. From what I've read the average size is under 8' and they are among the calmest redtails. Can anyone comment on this.

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Ok, I know it feels like Im going through all the different BCC's but I think I found one that I like and fits my criteria. I'm looking at a pair of North Brazilian BCC's. From what I've read the average size is under 8' and they are among the calmest redtails. Can anyone comment on this.

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I love all red tails myself. Do you have any experience?

Not with boas but I have a ball python. I know that BCI's are the natural next step up as far as boas, but since Im taking care of them for the next 20 years. I might as well get what I want.