Question About my 9 month old columbian.

are you 100% sure on his age {as in, you have had him since he was born] He looks healthy to me, just slow grown. Which isn't bad, just not the size I would except to see if I bought one online without pics.

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Slow grown is the way to go. I read a bit on Gus Rentfro at www.riobravoreptiles.com/ at this page. http://www.riobravoreptiles.com/care_raisingboas.htm Its a great read and has lots of info on growth and feeding. I've read it a dozen times and I based my feeding schedule off of it.

well i bought him at a reptile show and at the time he was 6 months old and 26in long. I have had him for 3 months and he has grone 10 in.

I'd say its very possible. Boas vary in size at birth therefore a boa from a certain range(lets say Country A) may grow to an average of 3' the first year while a boa from Country B(Make up name) will only ready 26" on average the first year.

This photo is from Gus Rentro
Smallest = Cay Caulker
Med = Hog
Large = Peru Red Tail
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...t/BoaSizes.jpg

Looks like your little guy might be a runt. ;)

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Originally Posted by Sausage

Looks like your little guy might be a runt. ;)

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I would have to disagree. There are even HUGE variation in the size and growth rate throughout B.c.i. not to mention that there are many other B.c.ssp. being mixed in with B.c.i. and B.c.c.. Even baby Cay Caulker(B.c.i.) are quite a bit smaller than Hog island(also B.c.i.) when compared together(look at the pic).


THERE IS NO SET GROWTH RATE FOR BOAS!!!! THEY ALL GROW AT DIFFERENT RATES!!!

Ok, let me rephrase: lil' snakey hasn't had his big growth spurt yet. :D

so back to my snake. do u guys think he is good size for his age(lenght and girth)

Assuming he isn't skinny, he is fine. Since I can't see the pics, I can't put in my opinion on it.