We have a winner!

[Gio]

There ya go!!

Everybody that likes snakes should have a boa constrictor!

[richardhind1972]

Well that should be interesting watching him progress el Ziggy.
so have you brought him as an IMG motley ?
He will be stunning as he ages if he is, as he will get really black,
I really love my motley I love his silver sides and side stripe and his jet black top has even got a few double saddles(hour glasses) like yours
Definitely a good choice el Ziggy

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[EL-Ziggy]

@ Richard- I bought him as just a 2017 Motley. The seller gave me the genetic info when we spoke on the phone. It really didn't mean much to me since I don't know much about boas and have no breeding plans. I've seen some of the IMGs. Those things are bad***. They're still quite pricey though. He said the dad was almost solid black so I'm hoping my guy inherits some of those darker traits.

[Ax01]

congrats Ziggy! after all that's said and done w/ everyone chirping, i'm really glad that u picked the critter that spoke to u most! he's gonna be long, dark and handsome. how about the name Silverstein? it's all fun but i think a name will come to u from within.

[dakski]

Beautiful Boa! Congrats!

Not clear, is he your first BCI, or Boa in general?

Quite a few users on here who are pretty good with Boa's. Don't be shy with questions either way.

[richardhind1972]

Yes img motley’s would be a few thousand dollars that’s for sure,he really is stunning, he should be nice and dark still anyway and 100% sharp albino a proper winner.you have been mentioning lately how much you like the dark boas,they really are great
Can’t wait to watch his progression


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[AbsoluteApril]

you made a great decision! Boas are awesome

[Jus1More]

YEAH!!! Boa's get the "W" this time... Congrats Ziggy

[Avsha531]

Gorgeous...name him Champ!

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[EL-Ziggy]

Beautiful Boa! Congrats!

Not clear, is he your first BCI, or Boa in general?

Quite a few users on here who are pretty good with Boa's. Don't be shy with questions either way.

@ Dakski- He's my first boa. I wanted another large critter and since I already have a few nice sized pythons I decided to take the boa challenge. I've seen so many beautiful boas on the forums and FB that I simply couldn't resist. They may not be as lengthy as my Olive, Bredli, or Coastal but their powerful heavy bodies are still quite impressive.
I've done a lot of reading and research but I love hearing from folks with hands on experience. I would like to hear how y'all feed and keep em. My impression is they're pretty straightforward. Hot spot of 88-90F. Ambients around 78-82. Cool side low-mid 70s. Are they hardy critters though? Can they handle colder temps in the winter? Do you all shut off their food in winter?
Speaking of food. I've read and heard that every 7-10 days is cool for the first 1-2 years and every 2-4 weeks thereafter is a pretty good feeding regiment for boas. Are any of you doing anything much different? Any other insights to share? I'm all ears.