New To Boas

[AbsoluteApril]

Do you have any specific questions?

Boaphile used to have his Reptiles magazine article online which was a terrific source of information however it appears he's removed it. This very affordable book will probably help and has a great breakdown on the breeding process:
Boa Constrictor Manual by Philippe De Vosjoli, it's under $10
https://www.amazon.com/Constrictor-M...6333108&sr=8-1

Basically, both boas should be mature (males usually 2+ years, 3 is better, females 4+ years, 5 is better IMO) and in good condition (nice square shape, not overfed).
I pair my boas up usually in November, breeding typically takes place over months with the females typically ovulating around February/March. Males will usually court the female for a while (weeks/months) before the actual breeding takes place. If I don't see any courting after 3-7 days, I separate them for a bit, feed, then reintroduce a few weeks later. Once they have started courting, I leave them alone until the female ovulates or they are staying apart for an extended period of time. Telling these signs just comes with practice and experience IMO.

The females give live birth typically 100-110 days after post ovulation shed and litters can average anywhere from 0 to 40 babies. There may or may not be slugs (infertile ova) and still borns as well. You can feed the mother as normal while she is gravid but hold off the last few weeks before she's due. Some people cool their boas a bit before introduction, I, and others, don't bother and they produce just fine.

Mothers can be protective of their young so use caution removing her after she is done giving birth. It's okay to leave her in there for a bit if you want to see some interesting interaction with the babies. I leave the babies where they are born until they move off from the birth site, making sure the cage is a extra humid during this time. I personally keep all babies together in a larger tub with lots of bedding (I use newspaper) and a shallow water dish until their first sheds which happen approx. 10 days after birth. Then I separate them into shoe box tubs with a hide and water bowl and offer a first meal.

I wrote a lot more than I expected. haha hope that helps! I've been breeding boas since 2003 off and on, I do this as a hobby. This is in regards to Bi (BCi)
Good luck!