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I don't own one, nor have a ever owned one. I've had Rosy's before but Red-tails are a lot bigger. Do they grow to the size of their cage? Or will they continue to grow no matter what? With my living space, I can't have a ten foot boa on the loose..

As far as I know all snakes grow their entire lifes. They just slow down after a few years. Select a smaller species if you cant house a Boa Constrictor.
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Adrian De Leon
Hissenia Reptiles

Thanks a bunch. I had a feeling that's what I'd hear. My next option would be a python, which I DO have room for. I've just always admired how gorgeous boas are and would love to have one eventually.

--Patrick

There are pleanty of boas out there that do not get 10'

Dumerals tend to stay a bit smaller, as do Hog islands.

rainbows are even smaller
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Russ
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Melbourne, Fl

you can also look into dwarf species of boa. like Nicaraguan boas. the females rarely exceed 4 1/2 feet. also, they are very colorful with a calm nature. i, myself have 3 of them.

If you love the look of a boa, don't settle for a python. Male boas stay smaller than females. There are many dwarf varieties of boas as well, do the research on them. A 10 foot boa is a true giant, it's pretty unlikely you'd get a 10 footer anyway. True red tail boas (BCCs) are a larger subspecies, I'd stay away from BCCs. Do you have room for a 4' X 2' cage? That's important.
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Caden Chapman
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