![]() ![]() After handling your Boa or cleaning its cage, make sure to clean your hands thoroughly. Unless they are scared or afraid of falling, they will not squeeze tightly. For comfort and security, Boa constrictors may wrap their bodies around your arm, wrist, or waist. Place one hand under the snake’s body near its head and the other along the snake’s final two-thirds length. Alright, let’s nail down what ‘handling it correctly’ means.Īt all times throughout handling, Boas should be adequately supported. While the likelihood of your Boa attacking another pet is slim, it’s better to be safe than sorry.Īnd if you’re planning to let your children handle your Boa, be sure to be physically present and watch if your kids are handling it correctly. Keep other pets at a safe distance while caring for your Boa, especially rodents such as gerbils and hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small furry animals. Just remember, a Boa constrictor is not a necklace. And if this happens while being wrapped around your neck, you’ll be in trouble. Also, don’t let your Boas wrap over your neck fully.Ī Boa isn’t looking to strangle a human, contrary to popular misconceptions, but frightening it or making your Boa feel uneasy can inevitably make it tighten its muscles. For instance, when they’re digesting a meal or when they’re shedding. Handling pet Boa constrictors on a regular basis will keep them docile, but there are times when you clearly shouldn’t handle them. You can train your Boa to be more docile, by getting it used to being handled regularly. Similar to maybe what an injection could feel like, but less painful and more of a startle. If you’re wondering about being bitten by your pet Boa, then take comfort in the fact that a small Boa’s bite feels like a pinprick. This is a defensive reaction because they’re not accustomed to us just yet. The young Boas can be quite feisty, hissing or striking out when they’re in a foul mood, or simply when they’re not used to being handled. They wouldn’t ‘complain’ when being handled, and are lively and alert. ![]() Boas really make for wonderful pets, as they’re safe and low-maintenance. Once they reach adulthood, which is about 3 to 5 years, Boas slow down dramatically in their growth rate. ![]() Adult males grow to be 4 to 6 feet in length ( 1.2 to 1.83 meters), in about the same period of time. Once you’re done with the legalities and are ready to jump into the exciting world of Boas, then do note that with adequate care and management, captive Boa constrictors can survive for more than 20 years.Īdult females that are properly fed achieve a length of 6 to 7 feet ( 1.83 to 2.13 meters) in three to five years, with some reaching as long as 9 feet ( 2.7 meters). There are many cities that prohibit keeping Boas or snakes in general, as pets. If you’re thinking about getting a pet Boa constrictor, the first thing you need to do is make sure it’s legal where you reside. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |