Central American Boas

[dkatz4]

Oh man, I am LOVING this thread!
I just got my first snake (as an adult, had a bad experience as a kid, long story) and decided on a CA as all my research pointed to boas as awesome pets but i was nervous about housing and caring for a big'un. Further, i got a male to really hedge my bets for small size, although now i am pining for a full sizer (maybe someday). His name is Irwin, IHO Steve.
Kam, I love those pictures you posted, do you know if its a male or female? I would love my little dude to be about that size some day. Its still early on, but i freakin' love this little snake, he's super sweet, still just a tad head shy, but we're working on it. I have to admit though, as i alluded to above, i hope he doesn't stay too too small. I know they are slow growers; he'll be two years old in June and right now he about 30 inches long and a bit thicker than a garden hose at his widest point. He eats a small rat every 10 days (and i try to find the smallest of the "smalls"). I will post some pics, thought most of the ones i have right now are terrible selfies, tomorrow i will take some better ones. I would really love to get some input about his pattern etc, he was sold to me as a normal, which is fine as i didn't want to spend a lot and really am far more interested in the pet than the pattern, but i'm still curious as to what you all think.

Please keep the thread going, i am learning so much!!


My son LOVES him. He'll be 4 in June, the green thing is his pet boa.




Dude loves my ear, i was sure he was going to try and eat it at first but i think its just warm b/c he always sticks his face in there, its an "interesting" sensation. *He looks fatter than he is here, either camera distortion or he was spreading out to keep his grip my shoulder.




my dumb face and his cute one. i think around his jaw you can almost see a little bit of orange. he's got it on his belly somewhat, sort of like a Hogg(?) Breeder said his mother has it even more so.

[Lady mkrj58]

And Chaco Moves in
My New Boa I think you will like him Kam

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[Kam]

Oh man, I am LOVING this thread!
I just got my first snake (as an adult, had a bad experience as a kid, long story) and decided on a CA as all my research pointed to boas as awesome pets but i was nervous about housing and caring for a big'un. Further, i got a male to really hedge my bets for small size, although now i am pining for a full sizer (maybe someday). His name is Irwin, IHO Steve.
Kam, I love those pictures you posted, do you know if its a male or female? I would love my little dude to be about that size some day. Its still early on, but i freakin' love this little snake, he's super sweet, still just a tad head shy, but we're working on it. I have to admit though, as i alluded to above, i hope he doesn't stay too too small. I know they are slow growers; he'll be two years old in June and right now he about 30 inches long and a bit thicker than a garden hose at his widest point. He eats a small rat every 10 days (and i try to find the smallest of the "smalls"). I will post some pics, thought most of the ones i have right now are terrible selfies, tomorrow i will take some better ones. I would really love to get some input about his pattern etc, he was sold to me as a normal, which is fine as i didn't want to spend a lot and really am far more interested in the pet than the pattern, but i'm still curious as to what you all think.

Please keep the thread going, i am learning so much!!


My son LOVES him. He'll be 4 in June, the green thing is his pet boa.




Dude loves my ear, i was sure he was going to try and eat it at first but i think its just warm b/c he always sticks his face in there, its an "interesting" sensation. *He looks fatter than he is here, either camera distortion or he was spreading out to keep his grip my shoulder.




my dumb face and his cute one. i think around his jaw you can almost see a little bit of orange. he's got it on his belly somewhat, sort of like a Hogg(?) Breeder said his mother has it even more so.

Yes he was a male! Sadly I went back to get him Andre had been sold!

[Lady mkrj58]

Bummer

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[Kam]

Bummer

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Right. I was like yes I am finally ready the. This happens.

[Lady mkrj58]

Well perhaps another one will cross your path. So I'm happy that your ready that means things are in order for you now, and Thats just Awesome. .......

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[dkatz4]

Yes he was a male! Sadly I went back to get him Andre had been sold!

awe, i'm sorry to hear that, man. but hey, i'll bet your resolve is even stronger now. its very encouraging to know he's a male, i mean i dont want to give my snake a complex, but i feel like a little bit of size it at least part of the boa appeal : )

Lady, Chaco looks great; those eyes! may i ask, how many snakes do you have? i ask b/c 3 weeks in and i already want another, although thats not going to happen for a while, we have a [human] baby coming this summer so i think its probably prudent to wait a bit ; )

i tried to get some more shots of Irwin, but i was only happy with this one.

[Kam]

awe, i'm sorry to hear that, man. but hey, i'll bet your resolve is even stronger now. its very encouraging to know he's a male, i mean i dont want to give my snake a complex, but i feel like a little bit of size it at least part of the boa appeal : )

Lady, Chaco looks great; those eyes! may i ask, how many snakes do you have? i ask b/c 3 weeks in and i already want another, although thats not going to happen for a while, we have a [human] baby coming this summer so i think its probably prudent to wait a bit ; )

i tried to get some more shots of Irwin, but i was only happy with this one.

He looked exactly like Irwin. Now I'm jealous.

[Lady mkrj58]

awe, i'm sorry to hear that, man. but hey, i'll bet your resolve is even stronger now. its very encouraging to know he's a male, i mean i dont want to give my snake a complex, but i feel like a little bit of size it at least part of the boa appeal : )

Lady, Chaco looks great; those eyes! may i ask, how many snakes do you have? i ask b/c 3 weeks in and i already want another, although thats not going to happen for a while, we have a [human] baby coming this summer so i think its probably prudent to wait a bit ; )

i tried to get some more shots of Irwin, but i was only happy with this one.

Well I have a few years on you lol
6 King Snakes
7 Ball Pythons
1Blood Python
1 Borneo Short tail Python
3 Boas
I love them all Im a Senior Citizen and gain great pleasure from my Snake Family. Now when I was young and having babies thinking back We could not afford Exotic Animals we could afford our children which was perfect I have some amazing Beautiful Daughters and a Grandson now Im feeling old lol When the time was right I found throughout my life my Dreams of Things just happened.. thats my story and Im sticking to it...

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[Lady mkrj58]

Now I could use some help my new Boa neither Tigerhawk or I know what locale he is He thought a Dwarf because of his short snout, he's just a pet but I would like to say what he is soo all Boa Folks I could sure use your help I look at cutting-edge and Im still kinda lost.

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