Boa Constrictor Snakes - Health
Boa Constrictors in captivity can suffer from many diseases: mites and ticks in the skin, worms in the gut, bacteria, and viruses. If the snake refuses food for a long time, it might be ill. Digestive problems are easy to treat when caught early. Respiratory infections, characterized by open mouthed breathing and bubbling nostrils, are cured by simply raising the temperature. Fleas are removed by good cleaning. Snake mites are very small and hard to see, they can be killed with special treatment.
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Boa Constrictor Snakes - Feeding
In the wild Boa Constrictors feed on a variety of prey - amphibians, lizards, birds, mammals, and other snakes. In captivity they should be fed pre-killed rodents and, when adults, rabbits and chicken. At pet stores there are specially raised, healthy, and well-nourished animals. Don't feed raw chicken pieces from the grocery - they may be inflected with Salmonella bacteria. Wild-caught rodents and other animals may carry a variety of parasites and bacteria for which the snake has no immunity. If you cannot afford to buy the proper food, you shouldn't buy the Boa Constrictor.
Newborn Boa Constrictors should be fed every 5 days, adults - weekly. It's possible to feed them every 2 weeks or even less in emergency situations, but not recommended. Prey items should be approximately the same diameter as the snake. All prey should be killed, stunned, or frozen. Live rats can damage the snake. Boa Constrictors in captivity require vitamin and mineral supplements; don't forget to check the dosage with a vet. Never handle Boa Constrictors within a day or two after feeding, until the "lump" goes away.
Boa Constrictor Snakes - Breeders Links
Boa Constrictors Snakes - Captive bred Boas for sale.
Boa Store - Columbian Red-tail Boa constrictors and Brazilian Boas for sale.
Captive Bred Wildlife Foundation - Various Boa species for sale.
Constrictors Unlimited - Captive bred boas and other reptiles.
Peter Carl Reptiles - Dedicated to the captive breeding of rare boas and pythons; the originator of the albino boa constrictor, snow boa, and the piebald ball python.
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Potential Offspring of Boa Constrictors - Young and adult Boa Constrictors for sale.
Red-Tail Boa - Detailed care sheet by Melissa Kaplan.
Rio Bravo Reptiles - A breeder of high quality Boa Constrictors.
Strictly Boas - Photo gallery and offspring is available.
Boa Constrictor Snakes - Housing Links
Boa Constrictors Care Sheets Information - Advice for Boa Constrictors owners concerning housing and feeding.
Boa Constrictors Information Sheet - Veterinarian Advice on keeping Boa Constrictor in vivarium.
Care Of Pythons And Boa Constrictors In Captivity - A detailed guide on Boas and other snakes keeping.
Choosing a Boa Constrictor - Tips on Choosing and housing of Boas.
Henry Piorun Reptiles - Information on Boa Constrictor and other snakes caring.
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George Knaack
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Peruvian Red-Tailed Boa Constrictor - Tips on snakes and boas housing.
Petreptilepages - Provides reproductive data and methods of housing.
Red-Tailed Boa - Boa constrictor care sheet by Steve Byrd. From the newsletter of the Colorado Herpetological Society.
Reptile House - Care sheet for Boa Constrictors including shedding, feeding, sheltering, and etc.
The Boa Constrictor Subspecies - Welcome to our site. We thought we would take the opportunity to share our collection of boa constrictors with all the other boa nut extraordinaire out there.
The Boa Page - Pictures and care information is presented.
Wonder Club - Key facts on breeding and conservation of Boa Constrictors.
