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I have a few Ball Pythons at home now, but would like to get a Boa. But because of space available in my office / snake room (and because of my wife) I need to find a Boa that will not exceed 8 or 9 foot as an adult. So I am now looking for a Male BCI.

Here’s my question, if I go to the White Plains show, or find one in the classifieds, or even at the local Reptile Shop, how do I know if it’s a BCI, or a BCC, Boa?

I like the looks of the Salmon, and the Sunglows. Would these be concidered BCI, or could they be either or?

Thanks....

consider ..CA,they stay small and just like bci... morphs are avaible.

What does CA stand for; Central American?

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www.voodoomagicboas.com

You're unlikely to end up with a boa larger than 9' long regardless of what subspecies you end up with. So if you want a BCI, BCC, BCA, BCO, etc, buy it!!
Genetics and feeding will determine how large or small your boa ends up. If you're concerned, ask the breeder how large the parents are. You can also mimic a natural feeding schedule which will likely keep your boa on the smaller side of their size range. Be wary of a person willing to tell you what you want to hear!!

jb
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What's written above is purely my opinion. In fact, MOST of what you read on the internet is someone's opinion. Don't take it too seriously

Jonathan Brady
DeviantConstrictors.com
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...especially if you get a male.
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www.voodoomagicboas.com

You're unlikely to end up with a boa larger than 9' long regardless of what subspecies you end up with. So if you want a BCI, BCC, BCA, BCO, etc, buy it!!
Genetics and feeding will determine how large or small your boa ends up. If you're concerned, ask the breeder how large the parents are. You can also mimic a natural feeding schedule which will likely keep your boa on the smaller side of their size range. Be wary of a person willing to tell you what you want to hear!!

jb
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What's written above is purely my opinion. In fact, MOST of what you read on the internet is someone's opinion. Don't take it too seriously

Jonathan Brady
DeviantConstrictors.com
Deviant Constrictors picturetrail

Oh you will know.... If it's BCC, they will advertise it as such because it increases value....and if you're buying it in a pet shop then you can get on a bci.....

Honestly though.... do some research... really figure out what you like the best... there is a boa out there for everyone... There are non bci boas that stay under 6 feet also... Look at Bolivian amarali..... Some people have been producing amazing colors lately.... also North and South Brazilians tend to stay alot smaller than BCC from the north like surinames and Guyanas

Her are some pics of smaller underated races of boas

2 bolivians


a north brazilian bcc

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Marc Duhon
Lafayette, Louisiana
SURINAMBOAS.COM
kaiyudsai@SURINAMBOAS.COM

I like that: "there is a boa out there for everyone."
So true, my friend, so true...
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www.voodoomagicboas.com

maybe you should look at the pearl island boas they are a very awesome looking animal and always a favorite but can be a lil nippy lol like most dwarf boas