Frank indiviglio in reptiles and amphibians in the news, snakes november 7, 20 6 comments 16868 views despite decades in the pet trade, the boa constrictor boa constrictor remains one of the most popular of all reptilian pets. The highlight of our season is that we bred our male hypo leopard, blaze, to our female eclipse, trinity. This is the most comprehensive breeding video on the market today. Boa constrictor keepers should all own this text imho. I have been combining morphs genes for the past 14 years. Boa constrictor, boa constrictor, large thickbodied snake of the boa family, boidae. So a red tailed boa boa constrictor constrictor could breed with a crawl cay boa constrictor imperator and produce viable offspring as they are the different subspecies of. If you own boas, or want to breed boas, this is an excellent book to have on your shelf. You take one male and two, or even better, three females. Over 20 years of experience in breeding, handling and husbandry. We produce a wide variety of combinations every year. From dry mountainous areas to grasslands and woodlands.
However for those of you that what to take your reptile passion to the next level and begin breeding youll find it very helpful to know some of basic mechanics behind genetics as well as the general terms used within this subject. The snakes adult length is typically about 10 feet 3 metres, though individuals of more. Posted in redtail boas tagged boa breeding guide, breeding boas, redtail boa, the boaphile at 11. Boa constrictor boa constrictor imperator care sheet. Boa taxonomy and terminology has always been a work in progress to say the least. The ultimate boa constrictor care manual a boa constrictor s basic anatomy lets take a look at the anatomy of a boa constrictor. Dec 16, 2008 december 16, 2008 boa breeding basics.
Out of pure greed, the main concern was to produce as many of these as possible, just to make money. A comprehensive guide to the care, breeding, and geographic races. Using the calculator enter in one or more traits for each parents and click the calculate button. The boa constrictor manual advanced vivarium systems does not disappoint. This large snake in the family boinae is native to the american continent.
Nov 07, 20 small boa constrictors as pets island races of the common boa posted by. A comprehensive guide to the care, breeding, and geographic races by vincent russo isbn. Im being swallowed by a boa constrictor king county. A complete guide to boa constrictor care and breeding. Homegrown constrictors is proud to be able to offer captive bred boa constrictors for sale to hobbyists throughout the united states. Small boa constrictors as pets island races of the common boa. Boa constrictor genetic morph calculator morphmarket. The fact that this happened to occur in albino boa constrictor is not surprising. Feed juveniles once a week, adults every one to two weeks. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book is an expanded and updated look at common boas, true redtailed.
Our animals are all well started with solid feeding history kept and provided to our customers for ease of care transition. One of the most commonly kept and bred of all snakes in captivity is the boa constrictor. A comprehensive guide to the care, breeding, and geographic races is a must have book for all of us that have boa constrictor snakes genetics known or not, for those that enjoy educating ourselves on this complex group of snakes that has the largest geographic range of any reptile on earth, spanning two continents, for those of us for whom the pictures tell as much of the story as the words, for those of us who have woken to spontaneous boa litters as well. The text is well organized and exceptionally informativecant think of a topic that is not covered. Mating with boa constrictors generally occurs from mid november through late january, but this species is known to have successfully copulated in virtually all. Boa constrictor eyes are generally colored to match the color and pattern of the head. Police find 8foot boa constrictor during call about man. A short clip illustrating different pair of boa constrictors breeding.
It is active at night and usually feeds on small mammals and birds. The boa constrictor boa constrictor, also called the redtailed boa or the common boa, is a species of large, nonvenomous, heavybodied snake that is frequently kept and bred in captivity. Small boa constrictors as pets island races of the. A boa constrictor boa constrictor is coiled around a branch with its tongue out. Generally termed the common or northern boa constrictor, b. The ultimate boa constrictor care manual a boa constrictors basic anatomy lets take a look at the anatomy of a boa constrictor. The boa constrictor keeping and breeding dvd is in stock and ready to ship.
This book is a must have for any boa keeper fanatic. Since the boas are solitary animals, it is best to house each boa constrictor individually, except during breeding attempts. This website is dedicated to our son jack who passed away march 2nd 2016 after a 6 month battle with brain cancer. How to breed red tail boa constrictors red tail boa breeder. Verzorging en kweek van boa constrictor constrictor the keeping and breeding of boa constrictor constrictor. Each year more and more people are keeping and breeding boas, and each year more amazing morphs are created. Breeder of boa constrictors,ball pythons and hognose. A comprehensive guide to the care, breeding, and geographic races by vincent russo and a great selection of related books. For example, almost all boa constrictor and yes, that is the scientific name subspecies can breed with each other. Boa constrictor breeding with related bloodlines boa. Jan 07, 2016 the breeding season has started and i was up all night mapping my breeding and packing for a reptile show this weekend. We have teamed up with the united way to create a fund in his name helping other families dealing with pediatric cancer. In recent years, he has revealed himself as one of the top boa breeders in the world with a collection that includes some of the most amazing.
The book is a total of 281 pages, with four of them being the reference and appendix pages. Captive bred boa constrictor color mutations and morphs. Its boa breeding season oct feb so i thought i would post a basic boa breeding reference guide. We always keep our boas in separate enclosures except for when they are breeding. In a finding that upends decades of scientific theory on reptile reproduction, researchers have discovered that female boa constrictors can squeeze out. Boa constrictors wear some of the most distinctive markings of all reptiles. Most of the islanddwelling snakes ill mention below are believed to belong to the boa constrictor subspecies boa constrictor imperator please see photo. The boa constrictor is one south americas largest snakes. Where boas rule this is the most comprehensive breeding video on the market today. This is a thorough howto manual for both hobbyists and commercial breeders who wishes to keep or breed the once considered rare and exotic boa constrictor. We have one of the most diverse collections of boa constrictor morphs in the usa.
Things to remember when feeding your redtailed boa. As far as i know, this is the first time a female eclipse has been bred, and the results were awesome. Boa constrictors can be found from mexico to argentina. Boa constrictors are livebearing animals, and they are considered by some to be more difficult to breed than many other commonly kept snakes. Breeding the boa constrictor boa constrictor imperator can add great excitement to the keeping of this great reptile. The complete boa constrictor 2007 edition open library.
Boas are large, heavybodied snakes that can reach 10 feet in length in captivity. Breeding projects are one of the most fascinating and dynamic aspects of boa constrictors in captivity today. Herp books australias largest herpetological book store. I am a ukbased boa constrictor hobbyist keeper and breeder. Beyond the husbandry and health of boa constrictors, this book offers an excellent chapter by jeff ronne on breeding colombia boa constrictors, beginning with. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Apr 08, 2020 boa constrictor, boa constrictor, large thickbodied snake of the boa family, boidae. Breeding boa constrictor imperator b 2020 litter 1 youtube.
Fertilization is internal, with mating facilitated by the pelvic spurs of males. There is a phenomenal range of colour and pattern morphs, all of which are based on specific genetic traits. Boa constrictors can have babies without mating, new. A good enclosure size for an adult boa constrictor is around 6 to 8 feet long, 2 to 3 feet wide, and 2 to 3 feet tall. Jun 26, 2017 a short clip illustrating different pair of boa constrictors breeding. Children inherit genes from their parents that give them varied physical appearance, such as color and pattern mutations. The worlds premier online auction site for reptiles. The book also contains detailed chapters on breeding and health problems encountered with this species, and the pictures that are in the book are both in color and have great detail.
The ideal way to reach this goal happens to be inbreeding to the excess. Its range is wide, from argentina to northern mexico. Watch the trailers vimeo segment and bonus dvd for the first 100 buyers only. The complete boa constrictor by vincent russo, 2007, ecoserpents tale nhbd edition, hardcover in english. The minimum size is around 10 square feet of floor space for a single snake. Enter two parent morphs to be paired in breeding and calculator will display genetic possibilities. Oct 01, 2004 the boa constrictor manual advanced vivarium systems does not disappoint. The author covers everything from taxonomy and how to count scales to help identify subspecies to the nine different subspecies of boa constrictor each one with its own chapter. The genus boa occurs throughout much of latin america. Boa constrictors in captivity ebook by vin russo 9781938850004. Homegrown constrictors captive bred boa constrictors. They can grow to be well over ten feet in length and are highly adaptable to the amazon basins varied temperatures, water levels, and forest type. Fresh, clean, chlorinefree water should be available at all times in a bowl large enough for your snake to soak in. Though it thrives in tropical rainforests, it also inhabits savannas, cane fields, and semiarid scrublands.
Our offerings include captive bred albino boas, sunglow boas, snow boas, moonglow boas, paraguanera boas, mainland belize boas, crawl cay. Depending on the habitat they are trying to blend into, their bodies can be tan, green, red, or yellow. Due to its high appetite, that juvenile boa will soon grow up to 45 feet within a year and 610 feet when it becomes an adult. Apr 19, 2020 produce eclipse, hypo eclipse, and sharp snow boas. We have been able to produce combinations that started many of the morphs you see today. Feed in a separate tank so that your snake doesnt associate your hand or the habitat being opened with feeding. In 2006 i completed writing my book the complete boa constrictor. A comprehensive guide to the care, breeding, and geographic races by russo at over 30 bookstores. Home husbandry husbandry snakes husbandry lizards husbandry crocodiles. The breeding season has started and i was up all night mapping my breeding and packing for a reptile show this weekend. In this must have book, the author takes us into the tropical world of the boa constrictor in all of its forms and geographic races. We have posted all of our 2019 baby boas on our available boas page.
When preparing the male and female boa for the breeding season you want to maintain the warm side of the tank temperatures at 8590 degrees f and the cool side at 7075 degrees f. For each gene a parent carries, it has a 50% chance of passing it down to its offspring. Allowing the snake as much room as you can physically and financially afford is ideal, but an enclosure that is a minimum of four to six feet in length, or twothirds the length of the snake, is necessary for an adult common boa. Venomous snakes of eurasia europe, northern, central and western asia terralog 16. Lots of pictures, lots of tips, lots of information. Boa constrictor constrictor constrictor breeding information one of the most commonly kept and bred of all snakes in captivity is the boa constrictor. Im being eaten by a boa constrictor im being eaten by a boa constrictor im being eaten by a boa constrictor and i dont like it very much oh no. Read boa constrictors in captivity by vin russo available from rakuten kobo. I have no desire to be a massive boa breeder, owning and breeding with hundreds of boas. Contains detailed captive husbandry and propagation information specific to boa constrictor species or subspecies.
Boa constrictor constrictor constrictor breeding information. Browse hundreds of reptile breeders and sellers in the united states. Sold out all dvds are sent express shipping within 1 week of order through usps. The boa constrictor is a member of the family boidae, found in tropical north, central, and south america, as well as some islands in the caribbean. Since that breeding i have been fascinated with the morph scene and the genetics involved.
This book features complete husbandry information and includes acute breeding observations by jeff ronne, boa constrictor specialist. Im being eaten by a boa constrictor im being eaten by a boa constrictor im being eaten by a boa constrictor and i dont like it very much oh gee. To view breeders of a particular species, navigate to that subcategory. Boa constrictor melanogaster does not appear on this list because it was reclassified as boa constrictor constrictor. Housing considerations should go beyond the little, cute 2feet hatchling. Boa constrictors are very powerful and will escape if given the chance, so enclosures must be secure. Police were surprised to find themselves facetoface with an eightfoot boa constrictor while responding to a call at vancouvers oppenheimer park on friday. Boa constrictor subspecies and localities a listing of the subspecies belonging to the boa genus. The mention of the word genetics, is often enough to make anyone outside of the science community shudder. For the purpose of the information contained in this article we are going to be addressing boas in general. You will often see what looks like the stripe on the side of the head continue through the eyes. This is a thorough howto manual for both hobbyists and commercial breeders who wishes to keep or breed the once considered. Mikey if you are just getting into boas i would recommend getting the book boa constrictor manual i believe its published by avs books. A staple of private collections and public displays, its.