How to keep a boa around this size??

Okay thank you guys.

I am not going to starve ANY animals so you all can calm down. I was just wondering how that guy did it. I nowhere said i want to do this to my RTB ( which i do not have )

I didn't mean any offence to my post. But if you listen to Ernest, he states that it's an '06 and it still has a couple years until it reaches breeding size. From everything I have read, a female RTB should be ready to breed at around 3 years of age. IMO, it was underfed, that's how it stayed so small.

I by no means believe I power-feed my boa. She's an '08 and nearing 5'. I was giving her 2 medium rats and now she's on 1 large rat because after she would eat the two mediums, you couldn't even tell.

Good pick with the Nics, also be sure to check out the hogg isls. They were on my list before an RTB.

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Originally Posted by Theartisticgemini

Okay thank you guys.

I am not going to starve ANY animals so you all can calm down. I was just wondering how that guy did it. I nowhere said i want to do this to my RTB ( which i do not have )

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Did you not watch the video you posted? The man CLEARLY states why the snake was that small, and that it will continue to grow.

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Originally Posted by sarahlovesmiike

Did you not watch the video you posted? The man CLEARLY states why the snake was that small, and that it will continue to grow.

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Yepp and i in no way was going to starve my animal.

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Originally Posted by jfreels

I didn't mean any offence to my post. But if you listen to Ernest, he states that it's an '06 and it still has a couple years until it reaches breeding size. From everything I have read, a female RTB should be ready to breed at around 3 years of age. IMO, it was underfed, that's how it stayed so small.

I by no means believe I power-feed my boa. She's an '08 and nearing 5'. I was giving her 2 medium rats and now she's on 1 large rat because after she would eat the two mediums, you couldn't even tell.

Good pick with the Nics, also be sure to check out the hogg isls. They were on my list before an RTB.

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Thanks i should be picking up my nic at an expo next month :banana:

Cant wait :D

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Originally Posted by Theartisticgemini

I was just wondering how that guy did it.

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You asked how the guy did when he clearly stated how. He wasn't starving the snake. It is healthier for any animal to grow without growth spurts, that animal just isn't fully grown yet. It WILL get up to size, just at a healthier pace.

There is not much I can add here that hasnt been said. I can say that my RTB is my favorite snake out of all that I own. As size goes, you can still safely handle an adult on your own with out much issue. Large snakes, unlike large lizzards do not need much space. You can construct a a reptile safe crate cage or get a snazzy plastic cage from the many makers talked about on this site. IMO a snake is not a creature that you enjoy observing like you would many others. You will enjoy it most when you handle it and hold it. I think you made a good choice by asking questions and thinking before jumping on a type of snake that seemed good in the moment. I see so many snakes and lizzards surrendured to rescues becase people didnt realize how big they would get. Keep us updated on your snake when you pick him/her out and briing it home!

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Originally Posted by xdeus

There are SO many different types of snakes available from a small garter snake to a huge Burm or Retic. Why would anyone want to try and stunt the growth of a snake with so many options available?

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I agree