Question Regarding Boa imperator

Will the Nicaraguan Boa imperator have a lower lifespan than the Colombian Boa imperator because of being smaller or will they have similar lifespans?

That's an interesting question. My guess is that they will have a similar lifespan, but I doubt that there is really enough information out there to definitively answer that question, since boas have a long life in captivity and there are probably only a few animals out there who have lived out their entire lifespan without changing collections multiple times, to the point that their exact age is unknown.

I'll add that the lifespan of herps in captivity is quite variable, and is based mostly on the quality of care they are provided.

I've kept a Nic that was at least 20 yrs old and probably closer to 30. Many times, within the same species, the smaller animals tend to live longer.

Originally Posted by JCCS

I've kept a Nic that was at least 20 yrs old and probably closer to 30. Many times, within the same species, the smaller animals tend to live longer.

I would think things could go both ways with subspecies that stay on the smaller side. If kept and fed properly I can see where they would live longer, but keepers may inadvertently overfeed based on what they are used to when dealing with the larger members of the species, leading to an early death due to obesity.

I meant with all things being equal, meaning appropriate care for each being provided.