smallest boa

[JGoslee]

I'm thinking of getting a Boa and I was wondering which one has the smallest adult size?

 

[ReptileMan27]

Sand boas only get 2-3ft, rosy boas are about the same.. For even smaller you could look into rubber boas.

 

[JGoslee]

I was hoping there would be like a smaller version of a redtail? I guess not. I really like the looks of redtail boa's.

 

[ReptileMan27]

I was hoping there would be like a smaller version of a redtail? I guess not. I really like the looks of redtail boa's.

Well if you got a male RTB that would be a bit smaller. The males generally get 6-7ft but still a good size..

 

[JGoslee]

This is going to be my first snake so I'd like to stay around 3'. I guess I need to start thinking about other snakes. Maybe a kingsnake would be better.

 

[ReptileMan27]

This is going to be my first snake so I'd like to stay around 3'. I guess I need to start thinking about other snakes. Maybe a kingsnake would be better.

Most kings are a great choice for a first snake, corns and kenyan sand boas are 2 other great choices. If your looking for something that only gets 3ft or smaller then a Kenyan sand boa would be your best IMO.. Corns and most kings get 4-6ft..

 

[JGoslee]

The sand boas are pretty neat looking. Hows their temperament?

 

[StinaKSU]

Generally good....there is a thread about their temperaments somewhere on the forum if you do a search.

 

[ReptileMan27]

The sand boas are pretty neat looking. Hows their temperament?

Some young ones can be nippy but should calm down with age and handling. Mine is young but very nice..

 

[JGoslee]

I've been doing alot of reading and I'm still not sure if I want a Kenyan Sand Boa or a Cali kingsnake. They're both so cool looking.

 

[ReptileMan27]

I've been doing alot of reading and I'm still not sure if I want a Kenyan Sand Boa or a Cali kingsnake. They're both so cool looking.

Cal kings are cool snakes, can be more nippy then corns or milks. Cal kings do get 4-6ft so if you dont want anything that gets over 3ft then a cal king wouldnt be a good choice for you..

 

[Sunshine State Exotics]

Do some research on local type red tail boas. If you're interested in a red tail these are the way to go. For instance, Central American and Hog Island boas stay smaller. Generally, they will stay under five foot.

 

[JGoslee]

Well I decided to get a nice lavender California kingsnake. I was very close to getting a sand boa but the kingsnake I picked out is just gorgeous and I couldn't pass him up. When he arrives I'll post picks in the colubrids forum. Thanks for everyones input.

 

[bleeding_sarcasm]

my vote is for Dwarf Boas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Caulker cays, corn islands, tarahumaras, crawl cays and hog islands max out at like 4' even for females. I want every type of dwarf boa. I <3 them.