Ball pythons vs. boa constrictors - key differences in care?

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Idk if this will help you out but this is what I’ve been following for mine. Although I’ve only had him since January so I’m definitely not an expert on boa constrictors. He’s definitely become my favorite snake though. He’s an absolute sweetheart and has gotten comfortable enough to lay on me and watch tv. He will be 1 in July and is a tad over 3’ long. He’s not super thick though and he’s currently eating weaning rats from perfect prey. Side note, they’re fantastic for buying rats in bulk! I’ve been feeding him weekly and he seems to be doing great as he’s lean/tall, definitely not obese. Although coming up soon I’m going to be switching to every other week unless he loses weight of course. I’m very curious as to the growth rate as well. There seems to be mixed information online. At what age do they reach adult size and what’s the typical girth of a male BCI. I’ve heard to expect 5-7’ but have seen males 9+ so I’m assuming it’s somewhat random with feeding playing a large role. Currently he’s in a 4x2x2 enclosure but eventually I might move him up to a 6’ or 8’ enclosure if I get a bigger place. So far my experience with them has been fantastic and I honestly think they’re better than ball pythons Also, if you want some good information check out Clint’s Reptiles on YouTube


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Thanks for sharing these great info sheets! Very clear and well-organized. And it sounds like you're having an amazing time with your boa so far -- I can feel the itch of envy setting in, haha! I second your questions about typical adult size, as there does seem to be a lot of variation there, with some localities staying smaller (around 6ft max) while others easily hit 9-10ft. And I love that Youtube channel! It was Clint's comparison video between BPs and boa constrictors that first led me to start considering a boa, in fact.