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You can start by reading Parts I and II of the Ultimate Care Guides at http://www.redtailboas.com/content/

OH NO!!

A super moderator posting a link to another board?? LOL!

Just kidding, I think it is a sensational suggestion and one of the better guides out there.

OP,

In addition to the good advice you've already received I would add this.

Don't go to Petco just to get any old boa. If you are truly passionate and interested in breeding boas, get something that is actually going to add to the betterment of the species. Whether that be interesting color morphs, or my personal favorite, locality boas, make your reason for breeding boas about the animals and their quality. Good breeders sell quality snakes and earn their excellent reputations by improving the species.

Petco will overcharge you for a plain, lackluster boa with no background info. It could be a Colombian BCI with several other BCI type crosses, or something else. You'll never know.

For not that much more money, you could look at the long list of very reputable breeders on the web and get something really fantastic!

I'd also suggest enjoying your first boa a bit before you consider breeding. Don't become a farmer and slide an impressive animal into a rack before you get a chance to experience what a boa constrictor is all about.

They are active, semi arboreal, and beautiful to look at.

This is my male, Barranquilla, Colombian BCI, though he probably specs out as BCC in several areas. He is a 6 footer and still growing a bit.

Here is something you'll never see in a rack.





This boa was from a Gus Rentfro (Rio Bravo Reptiles) breeding and purchased from Legacy Reptiles in FL. You may want to visit Legacy Reptiles Facebook page to see what they have.



Including the price of shipping, this was not much more than what you'd find at Petco or Petsmart.

As suggested, buy, read and study the book THE COMPLETE BOA CONSTRICTOR

Now, if I've misunderstood you and you are looking at "boas" all types and not boa constrictors, you have other options.

Don't rush! As a matter of fact, get all of the caging and accessories in order before you ever purchase your snake.

Juvenile snakes will require something small and I recommend using the same setup as the breeder was using prior to the purchase. Once the 1 year mark hits you can almost set up a lifetime cage.

Good luck!