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common boa size?

kylet Oct 10, 2006 08:24 PM

how large do common columbian boas usually get, and how fast do they usually grow? also what would be the best way for me to sex my snake , beings im a fairly new snake keeper. id appreciate some opinions.
a pic of my boa

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metachrosis Oct 10, 2006 08:49 PM

All these questions have been addressed this past week,scroll thru a few pages and Im sure you find your answers.

M/

kylet Oct 10, 2006 08:59 PM

well i read this forum often and just looked threw the past 2 pages and didnt see either question answered

skyfire_1 Oct 11, 2006 11:20 AM

Depending on how you feed it, anywhere's from 8 feet. As far as sexing it goes there are two general methods, popping, and probing. Popping is quick but not reccomended, and probing you would need a tool. If your on pretty good terms with a Reptile Shop I am sure they would be happy to do it for you. Mine was. It's a good thing if someone teaches you while you hands on as you are right there, because of the possibility of injuring the snake.

Have Fun...

vmartino Oct 10, 2006 09:07 PM

up tp 10 ft as females, 7 ft or less as males. id get it probed by an experienced breeder, but go to www.cornutopia.com and kathy love has a video on how to pop young snakes to sex them.
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