How does one handle boas when they get big?

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You've been given a few suggestions and, frankly, I don't think you'd go wrong with any of them. That's the beauty of having all these great species available to us - the choices are endless!

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You are absolutely right. I will be looking up the various brands suggested and visiting my local reptile store to handle the different types before purchasing. Does anyone know of a breeder in Arizona that sells boas?

dumerils, hog islands, and cay caulkers are all good choices for a stay small boa. Rainbow boas are a good choice as well but don't have the traditional look of a boa constrictor.

Pearl Islands too.

From what I've heard Tarahumara mountain boas don't grow over 5 feet most stay around 4. Then again these are not very common either.

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Don't know of any specific breeders in AZ. Sorry. But if you can wait til the weather warms a bit, Tim Koppenhoffer from Special K Reptiles is fantastic to work with. He'll talk to anyone anytime with questions or concerns and he's very knowledgable and kind. I can't think of anyone better to get a first boa from. Both my babies came from him and both transactions were fabulous and the snakes are in perfect health and condition. Just a thought.... :gj:

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Originally Posted by notmyfault

From what I've heard Tarahumara mountain boas don't grow over 5 feet most stay around 4. Then again these are not very common either.

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There are a ton of dwarf boas that usually do not grow over five feet. Tarahumara Mountain Boa are just one of them.

I have handled boas from babies, to 9 ft Colombians, and a few bcc boas over 10ft.... I have not really ever had any problems handling them, I would recommend a good snake hook because sometimes they can be persnickety about coming out of the cage. Never been around one that wasnt a puppy out of the cage

Okay here's an update. I called the reptile store I frequent and talked with a guy about my interest and fears. He was so nice. We agreed to meet on Friday and he's going to show me the different species they carry and work on husbandry and handling questions and concerns. For anyone interested, it's called Arizona Reptile Center on Dobson and Broadway.