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The
Rosy Boa is especially attractive due to its relative
ease of care and its ability to be easily tamed. Beginners
will find this snake to be one of their best options
as they are generally very docile when bread in captivity.
At full adult size they rarely exceed 3 feet in length
and are between 1 and 2 inches in diameter. Although
they come in different color combinations they usually
have three light colored stripes down their sides. |
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| Natural Location: |
Africa |
| Average Lifespan: |
15 or more years |
| Estimated Size: |
2' to 3' |
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A water
dish should be provided that is large enough for your snake
to bathe in. The water should be changed daily to ensure that
it is fresh and clear of debris. Adults generally are fed
once every two weeks, while junveniles are fed once every
week or two. Although these feeding intervals may vary with
your snake. |
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| Provide
your rosy boa with a heat gradient from 70 degrees F to 90 degrees
F. Snakes in general require 8-12 hours of light per day. A
consistent lighting schedule is required to reduce stress on
the snake. This is common for most types of reptiles. |
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You
should provide your boa with a shelter that is large enough
for it to fit in entirely. Rocks should also be provided at
the base of the enclosure. This will aid in the shedding process
as these snakes use rocks to aid in the shedding. A branch
or ledge of some sort is needed for the snake to climb on.
Avoid substrates that are too rough on your
snakes skin (ie: reptile turf, gravel, etc). Soft mulch or
newsprint is acceptable.
The habitat should be cleaned thoroughly approximately
once per week. While you are doing this it will be necessary
to remove the snake and place it in another habitat. |
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