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which gets bigger by how much(male size)
what size is it.
same cage size
which do you ilike better
which is nicer
which hold the color more

thanks
tom
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tom

1.1 bearded dragons
1.0 black rough neck monitor
0.1 ball python
1.0 black lab
0.1 dal. terrior

looking to get one of the following at the next pa narbc show on the 12th and 13th
1)1.0 columbian rt boa
2)0.1 hogg island boa
3)1.2 ackies
4)1.1 bearded dragons
5)1.3 leopard geckos
6)0.1 or 1.0 ball python het for something
7)users choice(say what it is)

Peruvian Boas will reach seven feet if not more. Obviously larger than Colombians. While they are prettier are NOT recommended for a first boa. They are very difficult ot keep PROPERLY, they are not imperator but a delicate constrictor, and must be carefully fed and maintained to ensure good health.
They are prettier but their larger size and difficulty to keep, makes them undesireable for someones first Boa constrictor ssp.

i should go wit the columbian. but i like the colors of pur. bc it stays with them. but they get bigger that col so i should go wit the col. ok and other boa that are like pur that have nice colors and saME QUESTIONS FOR THEM THATNKS SOO IM IN A RUSH G2G GET FOOD FOR THE BEARDED DRAGONS

THANKS
TOM
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tom

1.1 bearded dragons
1.0 black rough neck monitor
0.1 ball python
1.0 black lab
0.1 dal. terrior

looking to get one of the following at the next pa narbc show on the 12th and 13th
1)1.0 columbian rt boa
2)0.1 hogg island boa
3)1.2 ackies
4)1.1 bearded dragons
5)1.3 leopard geckos
6)0.1 or 1.0 ball python het for something
7)users choice(say what it is)

At one time, I had one of the most impressive collections of Peruvians in the country and worked with them exclusively for 8ys. They are actually very hardy animals and are no harder to keep than Columbians. The key to them is; " Do not cool them. " That really applies to all of Boa Constrictors, especially Peruvians. They can get R.I. very quickly if you keep them to cool. I always recommend a cool spot in the mid to high 70s with a hot spot ALWAYS available. As far as size; " There is no difference in the size that Columbians get verses Peruvians or Surinames or Guyanas Ect.Ect. It depends on how much you feed them and if you feed the crap out of them, it will shorten their lifespan. For the record, the largest boas that I have ever seen, have been " big overfed Columbians " and I have had and have seen alot of Big Boas. If your husbandry is not right, you can kill a Columbian as quick as a Peruvian and visa-versa. Educate yourself on how to properly take care of your boas and they will live hardy and healthy lifes. To say that; " Peruvians are harder to keep than Columbians or Surinames or any other B.C.C. or B.C.I. is folklore. " When it comes to breeding however, Columbians are much more easier bred than the B.C.C. That can be another topic.......GOD BLESS......Johnson Herp

so.. i would be fine just going with a pur. bc i really like there collors more that the col. even for the extra mney i might as well be happy witht he animal i pick. thanks i found a like a 2-3ft one for 300 is that good she has the redest tail ever. good price. can i use aspen for the bedding or other things
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tom

1.1 bearded dragons
1.0 black rough neck monitor
0.1 ball python
1.0 black lab
0.1 dal. terrior

looking to get one of the following at the next pa narbc show on the 12th and 13th
1)1.0 columbian rt boa
2)0.1 hogg island boa
3)1.2 ackies
4)1.1 bearded dragons
5)1.3 leopard geckos
6)0.1 or 1.0 ball python het for something
7)users choice(say what it is)

Get what you like and take care of it. I do not recommend using anything but news paper for substrate. Give it a cool spot in the high 70s with a constant hot spot and spray it in the mornings and do not over feed it. Pretty simple.......Good Luck ....GOD BLESS.......Johnson Herp