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I've been lurking these forums for a long time now and I'm planning on getting a boa in the near future. Probly next 3 months or so saving up to buy a nice cage thinking of just getting a 6 foot boaphile cage so I dont really ahve to worry about caging again and have everything ready for when I get it.

I've been reading a good bit of care sheets and such but would probly like an accual book to go through and read while I wait.

If anyone was wondering I was thinking of getting a Suri because I love their tails and how they seem to mostly stay a nice red.

Figures I spell a word in the title wrong first post.

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May not be the best idea to start with a huge cage, can lead the baby to not feel secure which can lead to stress that causes other problems. If you are set on starting with a Suriname be sure to buy a true CBB from a very reputable Suriname breeder. Suris, and BCC in general are not always the best choice for a first boa because they are not as forgiving to novice mistakes as other boas. Though as long as you are well prepared you shouldn't have any problems.

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May not be the best idea to start with a huge cage, can lead the baby to not feel secure which can lead to stress that causes other problems.

I've read that and also read as long as you supply a decent amount of hides they should be fine.

I am pretty set on a Suri and I'm trying to be as prepared as possible for it.

Ditto on "The Complete Boa Constrictor".

If you want a Suri get a Suri. They can be less forgiving than a B.c.i. but if you keep temps right and don't stress them out (handling before eating or after) they should be fine. Feed the right size meal also.

The 6 ft. cage will be fine, you might want to put a hide on both sides of the cage (warm/cool) till it is a couple years old.

thanks for the advice

Very nice pics as well just makes me want a suri that much more.