Best place for adoption and/or yearling boas

[dakski]

If it were me. I'd be looking for a yearling from a reputable breeder.

Adopting is great, but with a snake that can get as large as a boa, you probably want something with a good temperament, healthy, etc.

Of course this all depends on your experience level. I've kept snake for 20+ years, boas for 2, and I am happy I tested temperament first and have really docile boas (most are - but as mentioned previous, if not treated well, who knows) and healthy boas.

Sometimes you can get a good deal because they have something they couldn't sell, or sometimes you can talk them out of a holdback (I did that with Behira and with Feliz). If they are a little older and established you can judge temperament, health, etc. better.

Many breeders end up with some normals for really cheap or less desirable morphs. If you want a good and healthy snake, but are less concerned with looks, you can get a real steal.

You are going to spend way more on setup than on a snake probably, and there are many good morphs for under $300, or way less. So that could be an option too.

If you adopt and the snake has any health issues, you will pay a boatload more than pretty much any morph. See my thread(s) on Yafe, the albino Carpet Python. He got lost by fedex and I spent $2K (roughly) and months of angst to get him healed from a really bad RI that came on 36 hours after I got him (likely due to stress from being lost and not in a nice warm tank).

Just my two cents. We all help regardless of what you decide.

For what's worth, I adore both my boas. They are awesome snakes. Now, if only I can get them to calm down just al little when it's food time, or they think it's food time . Good thing acrylic doors have some give.