![]() Map showing region (not necessarily range map): Ĭompiled by Cole Olmstead, 5/2013. Original care reference from Rio Bravo reptiles no longer accessible If this behavior isn’t able to deter, then they are likely to strike. When agitated they may assume a defensive behavior by contracting and arching their body, raising and/or flattening their head, curling or wriggling the tail, and producing a forceful hissing sound. ![]() Notes: The Tarahumara is a subspecies of B.constrictor imperator that was discovered by a researcher from the University of Arizona in the mid 1990’s. As they get older the aggressive ones can often be tamed with time, lots of work and patience, and frequent handling. Vivariums or plastic storage boxes, can be satisfactorily used to maintain boa constrictors. Cage size: Common boa constrictors require a secure well-ventilated cage. Others will become more docile as they grow. Adult specimens generally average about 4-8 feet in total length. Temperament: They are reputed to be aggressive as babies with some remaining that way as they mature. Also, a long-term feeding program such as distributing approximately 25 feedings covering the weeks between June and December is suggested to ensure female reaches optimum weight as the season changes. Recommended start of cool-down is around the beginning of November aiming to reach a minimum temperature no lower than 65° F between December 25 and January 1. Expected adult length varies by locality. A reported higher rate of reproductive success is attained using seasonality, with a range of 15 – 25 % reduction of temperature and photoperiod, to induce breeding. Rosy Boa Care Sheet Rosy Boa ( Lichanura sp.) Difficulty: Easy click here for printable PDF Rosy boas ( Lichanura sp.) are a 17-44/43-112cm long species of snake with a refined oblong head, robust body, small eyes, vertical pupils, smooth scales, and cloacal spurs. Recommended: March - September: 12 – 13 hours of light October – February: 10 hours of light.īreeding: Generally reach maturity at about 3 years of age. Temperature: A temperature range of 75° - 95° F. Breeding males require feeding around a minimum of 10 to 12 times a year. Once maturity is reached females feed roughly twice a month for about ten months, and less when gravid. Boas are found in South America, Central America and the West Indies in a variety of habitats. The enclosures should be spot cleaned regularly.ĭiet: Appropriately sized frozen-thawed rats every 6 – 15 days until maturity. Boa constrictor imperator Boas are members of the snake family Boidae, which is comprised of over 40 species of nonvenomous constrictors (they constrict and suffocate their prey before eating them). Regularly changed fresh water in a bowl 4” in diameter and 2” deep is apt for adults. The enclosure should be kept at around 60% humidity or higher. In captivity such a varied diet isnt required and Boas can be safely fed on a constant diet of rats or rabbits depending on size. Hide boxes at both the warm and cool ends are suggested. Newspaper makes an adequate substrate for the enclosures. Captive Care: An enclosure that is 2’ x 2’ x 4’ is advised, or smaller for smaller snakes.
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