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BOA CONSTRICTOR CARE HOW TO

You'll learn how to pick up your boa properly, how to avoid being bitten, when to leave it alone, and much more. So in this section, we have included a wealth of tips and techniques for handling your pet snake. This topic is often left out of boa constrictor care sheets, but it's a popular subject among first-time snake keepers. How often to feed, what kind of prey animals to offer, what to do if your snake refuses to eat, and much more! This section of the care sheet tells you everything you need to know about feeding your pet boa constrictor - and I do mean everything. This is one of the most popular topics among boa keepers, so we have included quite a bit of information on it. In this section, we will talk about the moisture requirements of captive boa constrictors, and how you can easily control these conditions within the snake's enclosure. In particular, a lack of humidity can make it harder for the snake to shed. The level of humidity in your snake's cage can affect its overall health. It's a short "chapter," because it's a pretty straightforward topic. In this section of the care sheet, you'll learn what that means and how to provide it. But they do benefit from a basic light cycle, like any other reptile on the planet.

And this section will tell you everything you need to know about it.īoa constrictors do not need UV light for their health, not the way lizards and turtles do. Fortunately for you, it's fairly simple to create the proper temperature gradient inside a snake cage. This is another important aspect of boa constrictor care, so you need to get it right. So as the keeper, you must provide the correct amount of warmth for your pet snake. Like all reptiles, boas rely on their environments for warmth. You will learn how all of these things come together to keep a boa constrictor healthy. In this section of the care guide, we will talk about the five key components of a boa habitat - the cage itself, cage furniture, heating, lighting and substrate. Most health problems in boa constrictors (and in snakes in general) are the result of improper habitats. But if you haven't yet purchased one, start with this section of the guide. If you already have your snake, you can skip to the next section below. But what's the best way to purchase one of these snakes? How do you make sure you're getting a healthy animal? In this section of the boa care guide, we will answer these questions and more. All of the sub-sections below will be hyperlinked and viewable with the next few days!īoa constrictor care is a lot easier when you start with a healthy specimen. The new care sheet will include several pages of in-depth information covering all aspects of boa care. Update: We are currently expanding our boa constrictor care sheet to make it more useful and comprehensive.