Want a small boa

I have been lookign into boas, and i was wondering what the smallest type out there is

Smallest? Are we talking adult length or weight? What are your considerations for getting a boa? I personally am not into the little boas. I would prefer something with some size.

lol my parents wouldnt alow one with that size, im looking for somehting the size of a ball

www.riobravoreptiles.com
try that and hit up google.

I am sure April will weigh in on the subject since she keeps multiple sized boas.

Rosy boas and sand boas leap to mind...

Depends on if you want a red tail boa, or just any kind of boa.

As far as red tails.. a male hog island boa will stay pretty small.. usually comparable to a large ball python, or perhaps a bit bigger. This is my large female hog:

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...8/divahold.jpg

Other dwarf red tails include the central american and nicaraguan boas. I am not a fan of these because they have a rather muddy pattern typically and many are aggressive.

As far as other boas, there's quite a selection. I keep two species of sand boas. These snakes top out at 3' max, but many are quite a bit smaller.
Roughscaled sand boa:
https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...metermar06.JPG

Kenyan sand boas (anery and normal):
https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...dboasapr06.JPG

Other small boa species that come to mind are members of the candoia genus (viper boa, solomon island tree/ground boa etc) though these are not known for being docile, and can be hard to switch to eating rodents.

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Other dwarf red tails include the central american and nicaraguan boas. I am not a fan of these because they have a rather muddy pattern typically and many are aggressive.

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Not all of them. Try a Bluefields locality nicaraguan boa.

This girl is an '05.
Talk about a small boa.:)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/SPJ01/blue1.jpg

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Originally Posted by SPJ

Try a Bluefields boa.

This girl is an '05.
Talk about a small boa.:)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v440/SPJ01/blue1.jpg

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How big do they get?

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Originally Posted by jglass38

How big do they get?

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Males - 4 to 5 feet
Females - 5 to 6 feet

Yeah those nics look nice, but how's the temperament on adults? They aren't easy to find yet either. If you buy soon enough to get them from Tremper, then that's fine, but when he's out, I don't know where you'd find one.

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Originally Posted by Shelby

Yeah those nics look nice, but how's the temperament on adults? They aren't easy to find yet either. If you buy soon enough to get them from Tremper, then that's fine, but when he's out, I don't know where you'd find one.

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They'll be around. I know several people who have pairs as well as one peson who has a male that will be paired with this girl.

That's cool. I'll be keeping my eye out for them.

WOW SPJ !!!! That boa is a cutie!!!! Do they tend to run much higher in price than BCI and BCCs ????? It would seem like they may be a little more difficult to come by as well, as I have never seen one for sale at a show....and how about temperament???

If you look on kingsnake Ron Tremper has some for sale.. they are around $250 I think it was.

A friends girlfriend was at Trempers a little while back and she was sold the picks of the litter, After Ron of course. They are wild little devils! They still haven't calmed down either. I don't think she knew what she was doing, they are used to corns and milks; so, I am hoping to inherit them shortly. I told her I'd give her what she paid for them. $600 for the pair, little steep but heh...they do look like the pick of the litter!

If you want something small, but still a boa--I always push the Rosy Boas. They are great pets! Plenty of locale colors and designs to choose from too. http://www.rosyboa.com/randywright.htm
He has some beauties. Also,
http://www.rosyboa.com/desertboas.htm
you might find some here soon.

They are still snappy?


This girl calmed down after a few weeks.
She was a bit psycho when I first got her but now you can reach in and pick her up without worrying about her striking at you.