Doing my boa research...

I made a chart of all of the boas I intend to add to my collection with categories according to husbandry and pricing and what-not...I can't find much on Solomon Island Ground Boas, ESPECIALLY when it comes to a lifespan. I would also like to know where everyone gets theirs and what the price ranges are. ^^ I found that most of these boas are within the same temp ranges with varying humidity needs...

Brazilian Rainbow Boa
Dumerils Boa
Central American Boa
Solomon Island Ground Boa
Hog Island Boa

Any thoughts? Helpful hints, tools, experiences??

I have a BCI and a Dumeril's. As far as Dumeril's go, they are usually priced $125 to $150. I got mine from a local breeder. High pinks a peaches in their colors are more desirable. They are not aggressive, but would rather run and hide. Mine stays hidden most of the time, but she is awesome. You should definitely get one!

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I have a BCI and a Dumeril's. As far as Dumeril's go, they are usually priced $125 to $150. I got mine from a local breeder. High pinks a peaches in their colors are more desirable. They are not aggressive, but would rather run and hide. Mine stays hidden most of the time, but she is awesome. You should definitely get one!

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Oh definitely :) how big is yours and how do you house? I was probably going to build a boa rack.

You should add a Scoria Boa to that list. They are incredible but I have yet to find any for sale and even a price. From what I have found, there are only like 2 people breeding them :( One day I will have one though!!! :D Also if you are looking for pure local boas like Hogs and CAs, check legacy reptiles or Vin Russo at Cutting Edge Herps.

I have a BCI and a Brazilian Rainbow boa. The BCi is a rescue but I just got the rainbow boa. She came from Living Gems Reptiles and they have been fantastic to work with. Prices range from $150-225 depending on morph and parents. With Living Gems you get a detailed record of the parents including pictures of them as babies and adults. It can give you a good idea of what the baby will grow up to be.

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You should add a Scoria Boa to that list. They are incredible but I have yet to find any for sale and even a price. From what I have found, there are only like 2 people breeding them :( One day I will have one though!!! :D Also if you are looking for pure local boas like Hogs and CAs, check legacy reptiles or Vin Russo at Cutting Edge Herps.

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Whaaaaat? Lol

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I have a BCI and a Brazilian Rainbow boa. The BCi is a rescue but I just got the rainbow boa. She came from Living Gems Reptiles and they have been fantastic to work with. Prices range from $150-225 depending on morph and parents. With Living Gems you get a detailed record of the parents including pictures of them as babies and adults. It can give you a good idea of what the baby will grow up to be.

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Everybody says all my snakes should be rescues and I totally agree that adoption comes first but sometimes you just won't find a certain kind for adoption

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Never rescue unless your heart is into it :)

2 of my snakes are ones I bought because I knew just what I wanted. I'm very particular.

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Never rescue unless your heart is into it :)

2 of my snakes are ones I bought because I knew just what I wanted. I'm very particular.

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Oh it is, just most snakes around here are ball python rescues or RTBs. Anything else is snatched up in a heartbeat!

If you can rescue thats great, but Ive found that rescued reptiles come with a ton of issues, much more than other pets. If you can handle that then great! But if you are caring for all these animals alone make sure you can handle any problems.