Breeding Kay Caulkers ?

[Westcoast]

Ok Im a ball pyhton keeper and breeder but also have a few boas . I have been thinking about treating myself to a new boa trio. I really like the Kay Caulkers and would like to add a trio. My question is how difficult are they to breed? Can I keep them in a 80 cool and 90 warm gradient. At what age will they be successful breeders? What can I expect as a average litter? Thanks Bryan

[LadyOhh]

I know very little about Boas, but aren't they Cay Caulkers?

[Westcoast]

You are correct on the spelling!
They are from off the coast of belize(hope I spelled correct)
This is an island boa with (if I remember correctly) a locality of 1miile by 5 miles. They have a very unique head pattern and I have the oportunity to buy a year old female that was purchased from cuttingedge herps. Its amazing how small these boas are and can see how thier popularity will increase with time.

[LadyOhh]

I've seen them, and I like them!!!

But, as a notorious impulse buyer, I have to not know much or else...

[JimiSnakes]

Like most island boas, they are quite nippy and tend to not grow out of it. As always, there is exceptions, but most I've seen are like this. Also, like most island boas, they're not as easy to breed to as a common boa or ball python might be. Humidity and temp fluxes are a must to inspire breeding. Vin Russo's new book would be a great source of professional advice on the specifics of breeding and/or keeping any insular/island/or locale specific boa.

[Skiploder]

http://www.riobravoreptiles.com/care_breedingboas.htm

[oregonboas]

Like most island boas, they are quite nippy and tend to not grow out of it. As always, there is exceptions, but most I've seen are like this.

I think that the mean ones have been the exception... My Caulkers have never offered to bite even as babies. M y Crawls seem pretty mellow and the Sabogaes are super cool unless they smell rats... LOL!

I am not sure where the Insular Dwaves got the reputation for being nippy... It is just not the case, here anyway...

[qiksilver]

you just got some great info from everyone else. Lemme just add, you can't go wrong buying boas from vin russo, he has great stock and is a great guy.


the nippy rep is the same with the nics, some of mine are puppy dog calm

[mooingtricycle]

the Caulker Cays are great boas. as with most boas, they should be of three years of age or older before you attempt breeding.

I would also go with lower temperatures than the 80 cool 90 warm. I keep my girl at 85-88 hot end and 75-78 cool, but generally it stays in the 85 range.

This is my Female, Sha're, she has bitten me only once, during feeding time, and it was my own fault. She hasnt offered to bite me any other time since after the first week i got her, ( acclimation and such, all the stress can make them more nippy, as would young age)
But shes an absolute doll now.

[Westcoast]

Thanks for all the info everybody !
I will drop some hints with the hunny ,it would make a great valentines gift !!!!!!!!!
I love this site ,nothing better than chatting with reptile fanatics like myself. Bryan Brown