Pyromanic
Not so new Member
Hey guys, Pyro again!
Got a really nice new picture of my new Boa Constrictor, Dante, and a couple questions!
I've done a lot of research on how to care for snakes and although most of it was based on Ball Pythons which was the snake I'd intended to get, I did broaden by horizons and researched all different kinds of snakes, including Boa Constrictors, since one day I'd love to breed. Anyway, I've got all the basics down, enclosure, heating, humidity, etc. But I've got a couple questions regarding Common Boa Constrictors.
1) Time and Length: I know snakes continue to grow throughout their life, slowing down once they reach adult age, or there abouts. Dante's approximately 2 or 3 foot long at the moment (I can't get her out to measure her yet since she's settling) and is about one year old, how long do you think it will take her to reach her full size?
2) Slowing the Growing: I don't want to cause unnecessary harm to Dante for my own sake, when I bought her I was fully aware that she can reach between 7 - 14 foot and I know I will, regardless of time, end up with a large snake. (Medium by herp standards, but certainly large for a 5'6" adult like myself!) Is there any way to safely keep her growth rate steady? I've heard keeping her in the lower temperatures (90F for the hot spot and 82F for the cool) and feeding her once every 8 - 10 days will stop her growing at around 7' or at least slow her down (This information came from a Boa Constrictor care book that I got with her) although I don't know how big her parents were or anything, I'm fully aware that she might be one of those snakes that will reach about 14' or one that'll stop at 8' regardless. But, anyway. How can I "Slow her growth rate down" without damaging her health.
(Again, I don't want any trouble or nasty responses. I know she'll be a big snake, I bought her knowing I was buying a big snake, I don't want her to just stop growing for my sake, if I wanted something that'd reach 5' and stop I'd have got a Ball Python, I just want to know if I can slow it down).
Thankyou!
- Nick.
Got a really nice new picture of my new Boa Constrictor, Dante, and a couple questions!
I've done a lot of research on how to care for snakes and although most of it was based on Ball Pythons which was the snake I'd intended to get, I did broaden by horizons and researched all different kinds of snakes, including Boa Constrictors, since one day I'd love to breed. Anyway, I've got all the basics down, enclosure, heating, humidity, etc. But I've got a couple questions regarding Common Boa Constrictors.
1) Time and Length: I know snakes continue to grow throughout their life, slowing down once they reach adult age, or there abouts. Dante's approximately 2 or 3 foot long at the moment (I can't get her out to measure her yet since she's settling) and is about one year old, how long do you think it will take her to reach her full size?
2) Slowing the Growing: I don't want to cause unnecessary harm to Dante for my own sake, when I bought her I was fully aware that she can reach between 7 - 14 foot and I know I will, regardless of time, end up with a large snake. (Medium by herp standards, but certainly large for a 5'6" adult like myself!) Is there any way to safely keep her growth rate steady? I've heard keeping her in the lower temperatures (90F for the hot spot and 82F for the cool) and feeding her once every 8 - 10 days will stop her growing at around 7' or at least slow her down (This information came from a Boa Constrictor care book that I got with her) although I don't know how big her parents were or anything, I'm fully aware that she might be one of those snakes that will reach about 14' or one that'll stop at 8' regardless. But, anyway. How can I "Slow her growth rate down" without damaging her health.
(Again, I don't want any trouble or nasty responses. I know she'll be a big snake, I bought her knowing I was buying a big snake, I don't want her to just stop growing for my sake, if I wanted something that'd reach 5' and stop I'd have got a Ball Python, I just want to know if I can slow it down).
Thankyou!
- Nick.
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