12/30/2023 0 Comments Boa constrictor careYoung boas will require more frequent feeding (approximately every 7 days) at first and will grow rapidly. Snakes should be fed food items no greater in diameter than the widest part of the snakes body itself. This will allow for the animals to tone muscle as well as being aesthetically pleasing.Ĭarnivorous- Snakes should be fed appropriately sized DEFROSTED rodent prey (mice/rats). Most boas will make use of climbing structures if provided. Provide them with 2 hides, one in the hot end & one in the cool end, an appropriately sized water bowl should also be provided. Young Boas are best kept in small tubs, with secure hides as they may go off feeding if they feel insecure (as with most young snakes, boa constrictors are agoraphobic). If help is needed choosing heating/thermostat options, please do not hesitate to contact the Herpetological Society of Ireland & we will guide you in the right direction.Īn adult BCI can be housed in a 4/5ft x 2ft x 2ft vivarium although a bigger vivarium may be needed for unusually large specimens.The humidity levels in the enclosure should be around 60-70%, though this can be increased while the animal is shedding.The choice of heating system used is a matter of personal choice, however in ALL cases, a thermostat should be used in conjunction with the heater, in order to avoid burns to the animal, and danger of fire. Heatmats (Not advised for bigger snakes).To achieve these temperatures several heating devices can be used such as: Provide a hot spot of 32☌ so the animal can bask, but ensure the enclosure maintains a thermal gradient so that the snake can thermoregulate effectively. Your Boa should be kept at an ambient temperature between 27-30☌. You will need a fair sized water bowl, one the snake can submerse its body in, Cat litter trays work well for larger animals.Ĭommon Boas have no special lighting requirements but if you do use a basking bulb, please ensure the light has a bulb guard to avoid your snake from being burned. Aspen, Auboise, Orchid bark or similar is your best option, being fairly cheap and pleasant looking. Paper can also be used, this is cheap, easy to clean and very hygienic. You can use newspaper or paper towel which are cheap but not very aesthetically appealing. It is rare for Common Boas to exceed lengths of 9ft but it is by no means unheard of.Ī variety of suitable substrates are available for boas. Pine & Cedar are to be avoided as these are toxic to reptiles. Generally Common Boas reach between 5-9 ft, with the females being larger than males. If you need your snake sexed, make sure this gets done by a professional. Please note that popping should only be done on young animals. There are several ways of sexing a snake but the main ones are popping & probing, both of these ways are reliable with probing being the most accurate. Scientific Name: Boa constrictor imperator (BCI)
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