I'm considering taking in a Dwarf red tail boa. She's currently 3 ft long in a 36x18x18 Exoterra. Her current owner believes her to be a few years old and probably full grown. Any input on this? She'd also have to convert from live to FT. We'd both benefit from some hook training because she's a very strong feeder. My BPs are hook trained. My solid experience is with corns, BPs, one AHS and Rosie's. I'm new to DRMB and Dumerils. This same person is also rehoming his GTP, which I posted about in the arboreal discussion area. What do people think? I'm 53. My biggest snakes are a 7ft female Dumerils, a 6ft male DRMB and a 4ft female BP.
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Info on Dwarf RTBs
- Thread starter DLenaRuth999s
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Do you know the locality? There are several dwarf localities with considerable size variance. Some of the smallest may be fully grown at about that size. Got a pic?
The smallest of the dwarf localities is the Tarahumara. Females top out around 4.5 feet and would certainly be comfortable in a 40-breeder size enclosure. I have two and run them in 41-qt tubs.
They have a good food response but no stronger than a Dumerils boa. Hook training is never a bad idea with them as they can be a bit defensive when young. My adults have chilled out with consistent and gentle handling though.
They are the ideal boa to keep for someone who wants to keep a BCI but who doesn't have the living space available for a 48" enclosure.
They have a good food response but no stronger than a Dumerils boa. Hook training is never a bad idea with them as they can be a bit defensive when young. My adults have chilled out with consistent and gentle handling though.
They are the ideal boa to keep for someone who wants to keep a BCI but who doesn't have the living space available for a 48" enclosure.
I'm working on getting pictures up. I've never done it on here.
I made my first album! This is the dwarf boa I'm thinking to adopt, based on how big it will get. The locality is unknown because she was an abuse case, so the current owner doesn't have any specifics.
What do you peoples think?
What do you peoples think?
Lower saddle count and cleaner color suggest potential Colombian influence, which would mean that she may not be all dwarf. Any chance you know her age and feeding schedule? That might be able to give us some clues. However, Colombian influence would also create the potential for a better temperament than most pure CA boas.
Pretty boa! Why do they think dwarf?
I am not seeing a 'dwarf' locality there (dwarf are usually various Central American or Hog Isle localities)
Boas will continue to grow their entire lives, even with a slow start.
'Dwarf's just tend to stay on the smaller side in the 4-5' range while the much more common Colombian (and some Central Americans) will get 5-8'+
I am not seeing a 'dwarf' locality there (dwarf are usually various Central American or Hog Isle localities)
Boas will continue to grow their entire lives, even with a slow start.
'Dwarf's just tend to stay on the smaller side in the 4-5' range while the much more common Colombian (and some Central Americans) will get 5-8'+
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Ayup. That's a common BCI, no dwarf lineage. Fed correctly I'd expect it to get at least 5-6 feet long, maybe more if female. Expect to need a larger enclosure than it's in now in the near future.