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Hello all, I recently purchased a baby columbian boa. This is my second boa, so I am not totally new to snakes, but I have a handling question...

I know this probably depends on the snake, but in general, how often can a boa tolerate being picked up and/or let out of his cage? For example, is handling several times a week ok? (not including feeding and digestion times of course).

He seems to be doing well and appears healthy, I was just wondering what people thought.

Thanks,
DJ

I think you should handle your boa as much as you like. Just be sure and let it rest after feeding for a couple of days. Boas like to be held and petted, as do other pets, so go ahead...enjoy !
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I make a point to handle our smaller snakes a few times a week.. although, its a lot harder to handle our large females so I usually do not unless its a necassity. Its good to get them used to being handled, not only so you can do it but if it ever needs to go see a vet, or needs to be medicated it makes things ALOT easier.
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i have never had a boas that got stressed out from over handleing as long as u gave him time to get use to there new incloser

If you want to handle your boa a lot, since it's a baby, work up to it gradually. It's fine to start with a few minutes each day, and work up to longer periods of time. As long as you allo9w undisturbed time fr digestion, and shedding this is fine, and I am sure the boa will coem to enjoy it more and more. I have one boa I call my double feature boa, because she can sleep through two full length feature length movies in a row on my lap. Most boa constrictors love being handled a lot after they are used to it.
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