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| Boa constrictors are
very large, and very strong snakes. They are not beginner snakes
and should only be handled by a experienced snake keeper. |
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| Natural Location: |
Mexico, South America |
| Average Lifespan: |
20 - 30 years |
| Estimated Size: |
8' to 12' |
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Feed
your Boa Constrictor small mice when young, and full
grown rats when an adult. Adults can also be fed small rabbits,
the equivalent of three rats. Feed your adult boas every two
to three weeks, and young boas every week. Provide a large
and heavy water dish for drinking and soaking. Clean and change
the water dish daily. |
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Keep
the temperature in the habitat around 83 degrees F during
the day. Keep the daylight on for 12 hours a day. Boa constrictors
will also need a basking spot that reaches 95 degrees F. At
night, drop the temperature to 78 degrees F. Boa Constrictors
do not need full spectrum lighting. |
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You
will not be able to purchase an enclosure suitable for a Boa
Constrictor. The minimum size cage an adult should be
kept in is 8' x 3' x 4'. Usually an enclosure this size needs
to be built. Provide branches for climbing and places to 'hide'.
It is best to use either newspaper and reptile carpet as a
substrate, but mulch or shaving type substrate can be used
as well. If using mulch / shavings, do not feed your Boa on
it. Ingested substrate can lead to health problems. |
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