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I want to know whats the smallest "red tail" boa breed.
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0.1 CB 2005 Normal Ball Python @ 30"/475g in Boaphile 221D

and locale is the Tarahumara Mt. B.c.imperator.
Other small boas include Cay Caulker B.c.i., TRUE B.c.sabogae, many other insular and C.A. BCI will not get over 5ft.

The Tarahumaras are I believe the smallest, I think one breeder had a female give birth at only 38 inches. I only know of one person to have a litter, and a handfull of people working with this locale. When available they are usually from $250-$300.

so basically bci is smaller than bcc
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0.1 CB 2005 Normal Ball Python @ 30"/475g in Boaphile 221D

boas are much smaller

I am no expert but yes, in general, Bcc's are larger than BCI's. Some Bci's can get quite large though.
Michael Burton

insular BCI are considered dwarf boas (females are mature under 5ft. There are some BCI locales that are large, these include Costa Ricans, and Colombians. I consider any BCI that can grow to over 5ft. a large BCI. Some Colombian BCI will reach or surpass the size of BCC. There are Colombian females that are 11ft.

If you want a boa that is readily available, and will stay small I would consider a Nicaraguan male, or Sonoran boas. Many of the other locales are hard to find, and/or pricey. Nicaraguans and Sonorans are good for a first time boa keeper.

Keep in mind many of these boas (Sonoran and Nicaraguan included) can be nippy as babies. This is a security issue and with proper care and attention will calm down. I have had some of both locales hiss and puff, but haven't been bitten by either (yet).

I hope this helped.

If you are looking for good information on boa locales in general and different subspecies I highly recommend RioBravoReptiles.com Gus is probably the most experienced locale/subspecies breeder you will find and has a ton of information on his site.