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I was told that there is two types of redtail boas
and one will get 5-6 feet and the other will get up to 10feet
is this true.and how can you tell the differce when they are little

Boa constrictor imperator, Bci, 4 1/2 - 8 feet long: i.e. Colombian, Hogg Island, Nicaraguan, Sonoran Redtails

Boa constrictor constrictor, Bcc, 7 - 10 feet long i.e.: Surinam, Peruvian Redtails

Bcc are considered true redtails. There are several websites that talk about the differences between the two.
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Jeff
0.1 Wife: Kim
2.0 Hogg Island Boas, Bob Sears Line: Ham-let and BLT
1.1 Smooth-Scaled Sand Boas: Xerxes, and Sa'rai
1.0 Kenyan Sand Boa: Solomon
0.2 Kenyan Sand Boas, 100% het anery: Sheba, Jasmine
0.1 Doberman: Princess Grace
1.0 Pitbull Mix: Popcorn
1.0 Rough Collie: Dante

What the reptilian says about BCI vs. BCC is true...

Another thing to keep in mind is that female boas typically grow to a greater length than male boas. So pick accordingly.
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David - Houston, TX
Young Red Tail Boa
Purchased 11/16/03
www.geocities.com/davidag02

I heve even been told that Bcc are even harder to breed and to start babies eating is tricky.

Jeff
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Jeff
0.1 Wife: Kim
2.0 Hogg Island Boas, Bob Sears Line: Ham-let and BLT
1.1 Smooth-Scaled Sand Boas: Xerxes, and Sa'rai
1.0 Kenyan Sand Boa: Solomon
0.2 Kenyan Sand Boas, 100% het anery: Sheba, Jasmine
0.1 Doberman: Princess Grace
1.0 Pitbull Mix: Popcorn
1.0 Rough Collie: Dante

Thanks Everyone for the info.