6/23/2023 0 Comments Boa constrictor size and length![]() ![]() A basking area or "hot spot" of 35-38C (95-100F) must be provided. You need to aim for a ambient air temperature of 26.5-29.5C (80-85F) during the day with a night time drop to 25.5 (78F). ![]() A thermostat is required, this will prevent under or over heating inside your boas enclosure. Heat mats can be used to give a general background temperature, although these will not provided enough heat for a large enclosure. When providing heat, we recommend using either a ceramic heater or a high wattage red basking bulb. Small adult males can be housed in a 48x24x24 inch vivarium, large females may need to be kept in a minimum of 72x24x24 inch enclosure. As your boa grows, you will need to increase the size of the enclosure. How do you keep a Common Boa Constrictor?Ī young boa can be kept in a minimum 24x15x15 inch vivarium, however a 36x15x15 inch vivarium is a better size. Where are Common Boa Constrictor from?įound in tropical rainforest of Columbia and South America. On average, this snake will live for approximately 20-30 years, one has been recorded at 40 years of age. Caution should always be taken with snakes over 5ft and it is recommended to have two people while feeding and cleaning. With regular handling, Common Boa Constrictors and become very tame. Youngsters are normally brighter in colouration, they starts to darken with age. They have a dark line running from the nose, through the eye and towards the neck. ![]() A diamond pattern runs down each side of the body, usually with a lighter pattern inside. The background colour is tan with large dark ruby red patterns running along the dorsal of the body, this darken towards the tail. Adults average between 5-9ft, although some large females may reach lengths of 12ft. Newborn Common Boa Constrictors are approximately 18 inches. What does a Common Boa Constrictor look like? ![]()
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