I guess I will have to read the other posts, but I for one was not being critical. I was only trying to explain, which is what I thought you wanted.

The website I asked you to go to explains about breeding and what to expect as well. I figured most of your questions could be answered there by someone with a lot of knowledge.

As far as going off feed, it is individual. I've had some females refuse food from introduction of the male through delivery, some ate all the way through (though I fed smaller rats). Some, may have a hard time coming back into feed mode afterwards, there is no way to know for sure what will happen. Plus, even if not bred, a boa may go off feed during breeding season, that too is individual, according to each boas's own body chemistry.

Growth rate is very individual too. You might be better buying one that is already 5-6 feet, or larger if you want. The average boa is about 3-3.5 feet as a yearling, about 4-5 feet at 2 years, and 6 by 3 years. However, this is just a general guideline, some individuals grow much faster, even if fed the same way. BCI (columbians, etc.) tend to grow faster than BCC (suri/guy/etc.. But, it would not be healthy for the boa to reach say 6 feet by the time they are a year. That could lead to serious health conditions, even if they willing hogged down all that food. Like humans, some will eat themselves to death.

I would suggest a Columbian type boa, as they are the easiet to grow out, and a female if you want one that should get larger. But, again, growth rate is very individual. If you want to be sure you are getting an animal that will get larger, then go ahead and purchase an adult the size you want. Otherwise, there are no guarantees, no matter what species of boa you get.

I wish I could help you more. Perhaps others will have more insight. If I forgot any of your questions, I apologize, I cannot see what you have written from here.

Good luck.
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