Temperament

Boa Constrictors are generally very docile and easily handled.  They're a staple for many serious hobbyist collections however they can be too much for most people as the most common species in the hobby the Colombian Boa Constrictor grows 5 - 8 feet in length and weighs 15 - 30 kg.

Venomous

NO

Lifespan

20 - 30 years in ideal living conditions.

Size

5 - 8 feet in length

Weight

15 - 30kg

Morphs

- Red Tailed
- Colombian

Habitat & Temperature

Ambient temperature of 75 - 85 degrees F
Basking surface temperature of 90 degrees F

Humidity

60 - 80%

Where To Purchase?

Boa Constrictors aren't a common pet for many beginners due to their massive size and feeder requirements however they are very good for those who are prepared for the size that they quickly put on.  They aren't available at most brick & mortar stores however they can be found online through most reputable breeders.

Feeder Sizing

Boa Constrictors can generally eat 1 - 1.5x  the widest part of there body no problem. However if your feeding 1.5x it's girth it's recommended that you make your feedings less frequent.  Be careful of what you feed your snake as certain rodents can have green belly, mites and other diseases if they weren't properly raised & euthanized before packaging.  

Available Premium Feeders:
We offer premium zoo quality veterinarian raised feeders such as Rats, Day Old Chicks & Mice here in Canada but there are many other reputable suppliers if your located outside of the country.

Feeding Frozen Vs Feeding Live

Feeding a Boa Constrictor live rodents can be dangerous and is not recommended.  Captive bred snakes specifically, don't gain the instincts that they normally do in the wild and are much more susceptible to injury. If you leave live rodents in an enclosure with a snake that isn't hungry it may even get eaten by the rodents themselves.  Live rodents also carry potentially dangerous diseases and pathogens that frozen rodents are much less likely to have.  Lower temperatures help kill and prevent growth of diseases which is why it's not only recommended to use frozen feeders for your snakes safety but also your own health.