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    Boa Constrictors Boring?

    There are some that will say boa constrictors are boring and don't make good display snakes. They typically follow up with examples of boas they've seen, and go on to point out the boas they've seen stay curled up in the corner of a cage and don't do anything. I would venture to guess those boas are overfed, and also don't have anything in their cages to do other than wait for the next meal.

    In the winter my boa, "Sniper" is certainly less active, but when the seasons change, I see this almost every morning and every evening.

    I was happy I had my cellphone when I went down this morning. He is closing in on 6.5 to 7 feet long and is completely stretched out and back over all of his perches. Two days from today I'll have had him for four years. He arrived here April 23, 2013. I am always blown away when I see him doing his thing.


    My cage glass is usually pretty clean, but I decided to drop it down and try another picture. I watched him for probably 1-2 hours while checking my laptop and waited for him to head for his hides.




    He typically retreats an hour or two after the lights come on in the morning.
    I really like how boa constrictors move. They are so slow and deliberate when they want to be. They truly are stealthy. One minute you look over and they are in the same position they've been in, and the next time you look, they are disappearing into a hide.



    I'm lucky to have the snakes I do here. I enjoy them all and buy them for certain characteristics and behaviors.

    Seeing them in action is the best part.
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    Good post. Anyone who thinks boas are boring haven't been around boas enough. I have had a few over the years that are fairly laid back and would prefer to stay relaxed in one spot for extended periods of time, but I've also had plenty that will be on the move regularly. (My little Sharp albino boy is one that regularly cruises and hangs out looking out the front of his enclosure). My male Sonoran is one of the most active snakes I've ever owned.

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    Re: Boa Constrictors Boring?

    Quote Originally Posted by Randall L Turner Jr View Post
    Good post. Anyone who thinks boas are boring haven't been around boas enough. I have had a few over the years that are fairly laid back and would prefer to stay relaxed in one spot for extended periods of time, but I've also had plenty that will be on the move regularly. (My little Sharp albino boy is one that regularly cruises and hangs out looking out the front of his enclosure). My male Sonoran is one of the most active snakes I've ever owned.
    You've got a great collection Randall.

    Boas are really excellent pets all around.

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    Re: Boa Constrictors Boring?

    I really like the way your enclosures look.

    You using PVC as the crosspiece with a hanger and screw through it to keep in place? Thanks.
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    Re: Boa Constrictors Boring?

    Quote Originally Posted by BR8080 View Post
    I really like the way your enclosures look.

    You using PVC as the crosspiece with a hanger and screw through it to keep in place? Thanks.
    These are HDPE plastic cages from Constrictors NW.

    I have some perch holders in there from the maker, and the big tree branch is on a heavy duty V-shaped closet rod holder. The dowels are obviously wrapped in fake vines. I did screw all of the perches into the cage sides.

    I can get all of that stuff out quickly and easily for cleaning.

    Thanks for the nice comment. I like to set them up like that because I like to watch my guys do their thing!
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    Re: Boa Constrictors Boring?

    Quote Originally Posted by Gio View Post
    These are HDPE plastic cages from Constrictors NW.

    I have some perch holders in there from the maker, and the big tree branch is on a heavy duty V-shaped closet rod holder. The dowels are obviously wrapped in fake vines. I did screw all of the perches into the cage sides.

    I can get all of that stuff out quickly and easily for cleaning.

    Thanks for the nice comment. I like to set them up like that because I like to watch my guys do their thing!
    They do look great. I just got my AP enclosures and, like you, want the snakes to have something to climb and maintain some muscle tone and have enough to hide in. One last question....I notice you're using RHP's, they don't get hot enough to cause and problems with the plastic vines?
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    Boas are boring as heck!! BPs are where the action is at!!.......oh wait, my sig gives me away I still need a Pucallpa BCC and a sharp snow BCI. The freakin 'want' list never ends lol.

    Nice looking natural cages 'nature boy' Gio
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    Re: Boa Constrictors Boring?

    This guy ain't boring

    7' of pure magnificence





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    Re: Boa Constrictors Boring?

    I think they can be boring. Extremely overfed/overweight boas will stay in their corner and not do much. None of mine have been like that though. They can be very active and curious.

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    Re: Boa Constrictors Boring?

    Quote Originally Posted by cletus View Post
    I think they can be boring. Extremely overfed/overweight boas will stay in their corner and not do much. None of mine have been like that though. They can be very active and curious.

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