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1. patience and commitment to care for a pet 2. If young a glass aquarium, if grown a double layer reinforced chicken wire enclosure or metal caging. 3. An external heat source at one side of the cage (heat lamps are good but can pose fire problem. Heating pads are safer but need to be Outside of the cage. Heat rocks not advisable as they may cause thermal injury. Place at one side of cage so range of temperature can exist for snake's comfort. Keep between 78-90 degrees F 4. Water source. bowl large enough and heavy enough not to tip and allow for drinking, humidity, and soaking. must be changed daily. 5. Bedding material - I use carpet like synthetic material that can be changed out and washed weekly. 6. Food - usually small rodents that can be purchased frozen and then thawed for feeding. Feeding live prey is not recommended because of potential harm to the snake. 7. Relationship with a veterinarian that is comfortable working with exotic animals specifically snakes. 8 A good book on normal life cycle and care of Boas.
What else can I help you with?
Where does a boa constrictor live in Africa?
There are no species of boa native anywhere outside of the Americas, so a boa constrictor would only live in these areas because they are someone's pet.
What is the scientific name for the boa constrictor?
Within the exotic pet trade, it is also known as a "BCC", an abbreviation of its scientific name, to distinguish it from other boa constrictor subspecies such as B. c.imperator, which is also regularly, and erroneously, referred to as a "red-tailed boa" or "common boa".
Why did i pick a boa constrictor?
Probably cuz ur dumb......who would even get a snake for a pet anyway?!?!?1?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
What is the largest columbian red tailed boa?
There isn't a Colombian "red-tailed boa" (red-tailed boa was adopted for all similar looking boas to make them more appealing to customers, "true" red tails are called BCC or Boa constrictor constrictor the most common boa constrictor in the pet trade is called BCI or Boa constrictor imperator. BCC's have MUCH brighter tails), but the longest boa constrictor I've heard of was 12.5 ft. I'm not sure if she was a Colombian boa constrictor or not.
What is the population of boa constrictors?
It is difficult to provide an exact number, but boa constrictor populations are currently being affected by habitat loss, illegal pet trade, and hunting. Conservation efforts are being made to protect these snake species.
Michael Jacksons pet monkeys name?
It was called Muscles, but Michael no longer owns it. first of all it is a boa constrictor and its name is Muscles, but Michael no longer owns it.
What does a pet boa eat?
A pet Boa is very much like that of a boa found in jungle. Give live rats or something which is big like that and is living. The snake will constrict the animal and eat it.
Is owning a snake illegal?
No, my friend has a boa for a pet
How can a 14 feet boa constrictor live in il it was found today?
if "i.l" means Israel it could live there easily provided it has everything it needs: good habitat, food source etc. But if you mean how it got there if not native probably an escaped/released pet or zoo animal
Where can I get a Dumeril Boa?
You may be able to get a Dumeril's Boa at an exotic pet shop. You may also be able to find sellers online.
How do you catch a pet boa constrictor outside?
This is best left to a professional who knows how to handle escaped reptiles without harming them. However, here are some tips if you want to try this yourself. In general, you will need at least one strong mobile person per two feet of snake. Once you locate the constrictor, one person needs to catch the snake just behind the head. As soon as this person has the head immobilized, everyone else needs to hop on at their designated position (one about every two feet, pin the snake straight down) to keep the constrictor from twisting its body around. Once the snake is immobilized, working as a team you can lift the snake up and place it back into a secure container to be transported back home.
Is the boa constirctor exstinct?
No, there are thousands still alive, and are available in the pet trade.
