Boa species

Like I said in my previous post about BRBs, I really really really really really want a red-tail boa, but I'm not allowed (because it is so big) and I don't have room.

I own a ball python and bearded dragon. I know I'm still considered a beginner, but I do LOTS of reading about all kinds of herps, mostly snakes, and I am very very dedicated to my pets.

So, a columbian red-tail is not an option. I need something a bit smaller.

What are some other species of boa, besides the red-tail and BRB? I recall hearing something about a Dumeril's Boa or something like that.

I don't need a description, just the names of different types of smaller (under 6ft) boas, and I will Google them and read everything I can.


Thanks

Crazy4Herps

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Originally Posted by Crazy4Herps

Like I said in my previous post about BRBs, I really really really really really want a red-tail boa, but I'm not allowed (because it is so big) and I don't have room.

I own a ball python and bearded dragon. I know I'm still considered a beginner, but I do LOTS of reading about all kinds of herps, mostly snakes, and I am very very dedicated to my pets.

So, a columbian red-tail is not an option. I need something a bit smaller.

What are some other species of boa, besides the red-tail and BRB? I recall hearing something about a Dumeril's Boa or something like that.

I don't need a description, just the names of different types of smaller (under 6ft) boas, and I will Google them and read everything I can.


Thanks

Crazy4Herps

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get a central american boa their still bci a red tailed boa but they average around 4-5feet

Male BCI (4'-6')
Dumerils Boa (~5')
or like you said a BRB.
All are good choices but the BRB is probably the most advanced mainly because of humidity requirements.

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Originally Posted by jere000

get a central american boa their still bci a red tailed boa but they average around 4-5feet

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CA's are a good pick. Many of my male colombians and such aren't much bigger than 4.5-5 feet though. Dumerils stay relatively short in length, but they are girthy. They also can be picky eaters sometimes.

I just realized, Central American Boas are the same as Columbian Boas. Wow, I'm an idiot.

Dumerils Boas are picky eaters? Oh. I don't think I can handle another picky eater around! Cu is such a case when it comes to eating.

Hmm. I'm now debating between a columbian boa, a BRB, or some type of short-tail python.

How about a Hogg Island?

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Originally Posted by Crazy4Herps

Like I said in my previous post about BRBs, I really really really really really want a red-tail boa, but I'm not allowed (because it is so big) and I don't have room.

I own a ball python and bearded dragon. I know I'm still considered a beginner, but I do LOTS of reading about all kinds of herps, mostly snakes, and I am very very dedicated to my pets.

So, a columbian red-tail is not an option. I need something a bit smaller.

What are some other species of boa, besides the red-tail and BRB? I recall hearing something about a Dumeril's Boa or something like that.

I don't need a description, just the names of different types of smaller (under 6ft) boas, and I will Google them and read everything I can.


Thanks

Crazy4Herps

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There are several locality variants of BCI that stay relatively small - the Tarahumara, Crawl Cay, Corn Island, Caulker Cay, etc.

Check out Cutting Edge Herps and Rio Bravo Reptiles for pics and info.

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Originally Posted by Shadera

How about a Hogg Island?

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I have considered a Hogg Island too. Definitely a possibility, but I like the columbian boa's coloring better. Not that coloring makes a huge difference with me.

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Originally Posted by jim020cricket

Dumerils stay relatively short in length, but they are girthy. They also can be picky eaters sometimes.

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they are really?? huh ... well I guess when the times comes that she refuses food I'll find out hahaha. That's good to know! I better brush up on feeding tricks! thanks for the info! :D

like i said before if your looking for a bci but smaller get one of the localitys that are small such as the ca boa i mainly mention those cause theyre cheaper and more commonly available than other localitys

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Originally Posted by jere000

like i said before if your looking for a bci but smaller get one of the localitys that are small such as the ca boa i mainly mention those cause theyre cheaper and more commonly available than other localitys

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'CA' is for Central American, right? And isn't a CA the same thing as a Columbian boa? I read that somewhere.
Please excuse my ignorance, I'm new with boas, but I'm really getting hooked.

Ok, so now its between a CA/Columbian (?), a Hogg Island, and a BRB (btw, I know they need really high humidity; I can handle that in a bin). What is your personal opinion?

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Originally Posted by Crazy4Herps

'CA' is for Central American, right? And isn't a CA the same thing as a Columbian boa? I read that somewhere.
Please excuse my ignorance, I'm new with boas, but I'm really getting hooked.

Ok, so now its between a CA/Columbian (?), a Hogg Island, and a BRB (btw, I know they need really high humidity; I can handle that in a bin). What is your personal opinion?

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yes ca is for central american also known as mexican boa their the same thing as columbian boas but theirs a size difference ca boas stay about 5-6 feet where as a normal bci is 8-9 feet depending on the sex

I think we are confusing localities with species.
Boa constrictor imperator is the species and CA or colombian is the locality. I'm pretty sure both CA and colombian are BCI (colombian can also be BCC). Though I think there is still a size difference alot has to do with feeding.

An average Colombian BCI female will be 6-8' depending on feeding and a male 4-6'. My girl is almost 3 years old and probably won't get much bigger then 6'.

IMO feeding has the biggest impact on size.

Here's a great website http://www.riobravoreptiles.com/

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Originally Posted by slither9192

I think we are confusing localities with species.
Boa constrictor imperator is the species and CA or colombian is the locality. I'm pretty sure both CA and colombian are BCI (colombian can also be BCC). Though I think there is still a size difference alot has to do with feeding.

An average Colombian BCI female will be 6-8' depending on feeding and a male 4-6'. My girl is almost 3 years old and probably won't get much bigger then 6'.

IMO feeding has the biggest impact on size.

Here's a great website http://www.riobravoreptiles.com/

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she willl get bigger then 6 feet shell probally be 7 feet within the next year or 2 and i put 8-9 cause its very possible alot of adults ive seen hit 9 foot by 6-7 years but thats power feeding plus people should be preparing to have a snake that size just in case