Help! Rescue red tail boa!

[Bogertophis]

So do you guys think he will get any bigger? He really is lovely!

Snakes grow their whole lives, as you know, but it slows down when they're adults. I'd be surprised if he isn't MUCH older than 2 years, at this size, but
if he really is only 2, I think you can expect quite a bit more growth, though I'll happily defer to those here who breed & keep more boas than I have.

It would be awesome if he stayed around this size, but so hard to guarantee...

[richardhind1972]

Well his spurs should be quite prominent at that size if he is a male

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[Sunnieskys]

I'll check the Spurs. No one is allowed into his exclosure but me. He is pretty intimidating to others. I already have a lot of interest in him from others but I'm holding him until I know someone can properly care for him.

[dakski]

My guess is he is 3-4 years +.

BCI's, when fed properly, meaning less is more, should take 4-6 years to reach adult size/maturity. Yes, reptiles will grow their entire lives, but at a much slower rate after reaching maturity.

At 2,120G, he could be pretty much there as a male, or could be 3 years old and have more to go. No way to tell. There's also no way to tell how he was fed previously, although he certainly doesn't look heavy.

For perspective, Behira, my BCI Female, is 1,050G now at 2 years and 2 months old. She has never been overfed.

However, I've seen 2-3K Gram 2-3 year old BCI's. Sadly, these boas are likely not long for the world.

Basically no way to tell his age from looking at him at this point, but feed properly and he will happy for a long time. If you do give him to someone else Sunnieskys, make sure they understand the feeding schedule too. It's for the benefit of the Boa, period.

[Sunnieskys]

I will tell them once a month for him. He is such a sweet curious boy! Thank you everyone. I am a little attached lol

[richardhind1972]

Boas Are great especially,when you get a chilled one
He has a great body form, so must of been looked after


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[Phillydubs]

Did you decide to keep him yourself ??

[Sunnieskys]

No I chose who he went too. He went to his forever home on Wednesday. They rescue all their animals and wanted a boa to learn and love. I gave them all the info they needed and I check on him as well. I knew he would be to much snake for me. He is a puppy dog but....I knew he would get to big.i have some pics of me holding him.