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I've been offered a couple of hatchling jamaican boas at a very good price that I am very interested in. Before I take them on I am looking for as much info as I can get ...

so anything that people can offer would be greatfully recieved

Thanks

carl

*smiles*
If the seller calls them hatchlings you're in trouble already! : ) Boas are born live, they don't lay eggs. This will get you started reading:
http://www.anapsid.org/boa.html
http://www.kingsnake.com/boapage/caresheets/boaconstrictorcare.html

Frequently caging is more expensive than the boas that live in them. You will need two cages for a pair of boas too, a minimum of 4' long X 2' wide. Read everything you can find on boas first. Learn what their requirements are first. Get your caging together next (heat, lights, places to hide, two thermometers, a hygrometer, plus the cages). And last of all get a pair of boas.

Don't get a pair of boas because the price is good. They could live to be 30 years old and they could be become quite large. Do get a pair of boas if you really love them and are willing to do whatever it takes to care for them properly.

Good luck,
Caden

Thanks ... I think !!!

I was refering specifically to Jamaican Boas ... Epicrates subflavus .. not boa constrictor or BC imperator ... General care for boas is not an issue, I already keep anacondas and Bci ...

My mistake calling them hatchlings .. I should have refered to them as recently born neonates .. sorry ... nowt to do with the my friend.

They are an appendix 1 animal and come with paperwork. I understand that they are fairly aboreal, although have heard some conflicting reports as to their nature.

They appear to be mainly nocturnal in habit also.

I was after any specifics on their care as there does not appear to be much on the web !!

Thanks

Carl

Where did you get that beautiful DH Sharp sunglow in your photo gallery? Those are some awesome colors.
Michael Burton

CITES Appendix 1 status has no effect on their possession or movement within the United States, CITES only applies to movement of species between different countries. Unfortunately, the Jamaican Boa is one of the few boids listed under the U. S. Endangered Species Act and therefore the buyer and seller both will need a CBW Permit to transport them between different States. I think it is unnecessary, but that's their current status.

Kelly

I'm in the UK .... fortunately ...

cheers

carl

That's a good thing. Thanks,

Kelly