Need some advice on QT

[Evenstar]

NEVER bypass Quarantine! Especially with a boas. The trusted breeder might shorten the period but not the need. I personally would do a full work up on a new boa (especially introduced to pythons) (fecal screen 2 ideally three weeks apart, Full blood screen it will show abnormalities in organ function and establish a baseline for later. IBD testing as well boas are know carriers and the vector of transmission is unknown, incubation is unknown and it is very very serious and treatment is also unknown.

Absolutely 100% agree with this.....

You should always stick with buying a boa from a trusted breeder. But do NOT bypass q/t. And DO q/t in a seperate room.

But as far as size, I personally don't like less than a 20gal long for a boa, even a baby. But you could get by for a short time with a 10gal for a very young baby.