Pretty baby! Looks like it hasn't had its first shed yet - still has that waxy baby look, lol.
Do you own the parents? Pictures of them would be great! I am not seeing much Argentine in this baby and it'd be helpful to see what the parents are like. Were there other babies in the litter??
As far as husbandry, temps and humidity are comparable to BPs, however boas seem to like the temps a bit cooler. I keep my boas at 78 with an 88 hotspot and my Argentines a touch cooler still at 76 with an 87-88 hotspot.
Best piece of advice I can give you is to not overfeed!! Even babies like this can go every 10 days. Boas have MUCH slower metabolisms and slightly touchier digestive systems than BPs do. Feed smaller prey - something that won't leave a noticeable lump at all. I like to start my boas on mice, not rats. Rats can have too much fat content and while they may grow faster on rats, they won't grow as well. A slow-grown baby is healthier and mice are better for this. And feed only every 7-10 days - no more frequently than every 7!!
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