![]() Only purchase a boa if you intend to care for it for the entirety of their lifespan.A Rosy Boa is a calm tempered snake commonly found throughout the California sections of the Mojave and Colorado deserts. As with many reptiles, they are very long lived and will require many years of care. While boas are an attractive and low maintenance animal, they should not be purchased hastily. Over time it should become quite comfortable being handled. while this can be disconcerting, be patient and continue to work with the animal. Younger boas may initially be wary of handling and may hiss when touched. Handling your Boa should help keep them calm & easy to handle, however avoid handling in the days immediately after feeding your boa. ![]() When using disinfectants, ensure the enclosure has been adequately aired out before returning the animal. Spot clean every few days, and clean them out thoroughly every 1-2 months, using an appropriate disinfectant (savlon/ dettol/ trigene etc.). The animal’s water supply should be refreshed every 1-2 days. These traits make them an excellent species for people with limited experience keeping snakes. Generally supplements are not needed because in consuming entire prey animals, snakes obtain a balanced diet containing all necessary nutrients.īoas are attractive, hardy and are generally of good disposition. Regardless of the age of the snake, the food item provided should be, rodent prey, no bigger in girth than the widest part of the snake’s body. An adult animal should only be fed once every 2-3 weeks to avoid obesity. As growth rate tapers off, so too should feeding, with medium sized animals being fed every 7-10 days. Young 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).
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