Rubber Boas

[Igby]

I am not sure if this question has been posed before, but are there Rubber Boa breeders? They are a docile, very easy snake to take care of. Like, from what I have read, they are a very good beginner pet snake. They don't strike and generally ball up when threatened (like ball pythons). I see that they are kept as pets, but have thus far found no information on breeders or prices. I find it kind of odd since they are easy and very cool. Anyone have any information to share? Thoughts? Comments? Any and all responses appreciated. =]

[nickdolin]

Well, no experience with Rubber boas but I've recently purchased a Kenyan Sand Boa which is somewhat similar. I'm not sure why they aren't more popular as they are easy to care for, docile even when young, stay a very managable size, and can get decently heavy bodied (esp. females). As far as breeders, I'd just check on faunaclassifides and kingsnake forums. I know they had normal KSB's for 30-40$ but Rubbers/Rosy's are generally more. But I think that perhaps those groups of snakes are gaining popularity.

[Igby]

I really want to try to get one before the demand goes up for them. I would like to breed them as well. I think it would be a pretty cool endeavor.

[nickdolin]

If they are like KSB's they can be housed together and well, if you have a male/female breeding isn't all that difficult. Except that you have to be careful that you don't breed the female too young/small. But in general, I've found the best prices on those two forums/classified sites. You'll pay 30-50 for shipping but it's generally still cheaper than a pet store. I wish I could point you to reputible breeders but I don't know of any.

[Igby]

I find it very strange that there are so few of them. But I think it would be a good thing to get into. Make them more widely available as pets since they are small and so easy to care for. Housing is very easy. I'd like to try that and sell them to people and, like, give a care-sheet with each snake.

[Bass&Balls]

Let me check with "my guy". He is a big Rosy and Sand Boa breeder and may know some reputable Rubber Boa Breeders...

They are neat, I've never handled one before, but they are very very similiar to Rosy Boas from what I understand. IMO Rosys are much better looking though To each his own

I will try and get ahold of that guy tomorrow and let you know if I hear anything back...

[emmet10]

One of my friends has a rubber boa

[Igby]

One of my friends has a rubber boa

Awesome! Did s/he get it from a reputable breeder?

[jason_ladouceur]

I have no firsthand knowledge about breeding rubber boas but from what I understand they can be quite tricky to breed. and when people are successful the babies are hard to get started and don't tend to thrive like some of the other burrowing species mentioned in this thread. now like I said this is only information I’ve read posted by other herpers over the years but to me it would seem to explain why such an interesting species has so few cb animals for sale ever

[Igby]

I have no firsthand knowledge about breeding rubber boas but from what I understand they can be quite tricky to breed. and when people are successful the babies are hard to get started and don't tend to thrive like some of the other burrowing species mentioned in this thread. now like I said this is only information I’ve read posted by other herpers over the years but to me it would seem to explain why such an interesting species has so few cb animals for sale ever

Thank you for sharing. That would explain a lot.