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 how big can a boa get
with proper feed and condictions and a large enough cage, how long will it take for one to reach its maximun lenth and size. i have heard that a rainbow boa can get up to 10 feet long. because i'm thinking of getting one
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I've NEVER heard of a rainbow boa getting 10 feet long. Some people say they get to 5-6 feet or so, some have claimed longer(but they are pretty slow growers so I haven't seen one more than 5 feet)
A common boa can get 7-9 feet or so for a big girl. A true red tail can get even a bit longer than that.
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Re: how big can a boa get
yeah, rainbow boas are very moderate in size...BCC's(boa constrictor constrictor) can hit 10+ feet and be in excess of 50 pounds...you won't have to worry about that with a rainbow.
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Re: how big can a boa get
yea i was looking for a boa that can reach 8+ feet long. also one that can be held alot, any idea's or sugestion on what type?
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Re: how big can a boa get
 Originally Posted by sniper
yea i was looking for a boa that can reach 8+ feet long. also one that can be held alot, any idea's or sugestion on what type?
i'd get a female BCC, they can get pretty big
are you specifically looking for a boa? theres a ton of other species that are in that size range
Last edited by cmack91; 01-28-2012 at 01:13 AM.
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Red tailed boa, BCC or BCI
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If you want 8+ feet, I'd go with a BCC as even a BCI female may not get up there. BCCs are more expensive than normal BCIs and I have read that they can be a bit pickier with husbandry. Be prepared for at least a 6' enclosure (Boaphile, Boamaster, Animal Plastics, etc) for an adult boa.
As for being held, it depends on the snake and how much you consider "a lot" of handling is.
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Re: how big can a boa get
Originally Posted by cmack91
are you specifically looking for a boa? theres a ton of other species that are in that size range
I agree, coastal carpet Pythons get to be 8+ feet, I personally like them a lot better than boas... Not that I don't like boas their next on my list. 
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Re: how big can a boa get
If you're looking for a big boa, a pure BCC is the way to go. Mine is a total sweetheart(except for when she's hungry), but of course you can always end up with a wild one. They're generally very docile, and tolerate good amounts of handling well.
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Re: how big can a boa get
Originally Posted by sniper
how long will it take for one to reach its maximun lenth and size.
And mine is right around 10 years old and still growing. She's close to 9 feet and 40ish pounds.
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