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Baby Central American Boa Overview
The Baby Central American Boa, also known as a dwarf boa is a small and friendly snake that hails from Nicaragua and makes a great pet as they do not get as large as other boa species. The average length for this dwarf boa constrictor is 4 feet for the males and 5 feet for the females. Our baby Central American dwarf boas for sale are captive-borne healthy proven feeders. You may also be interested in our larger Colombian red-tail boas as well.
Choosing the right baby boa will help start your relationship on the right foot and ensure you get a healthy pet. Avoid wild-caught animals, as they are often less docile than captive bred snakes and may be sick. When you’re shopping, check to make sure the enclosure is clean and only one snake occupies each cage. Look for injuries, mites around the eyes or any gunk or buildup in the mouth. Listen for wheezing. These are signs that the snake may be ill. In addition, watch how the snake responds to handling; if it is fearful, visit other breeders.
The Right Enclosure for Baby Central American Boa
Your baby boa will need a well ventilated cage that can prevent him from escaping. Glass aquariums with secure mesh tops, or plastic storage tubs with numerous holes in the top for air, will work. Around 40 square inches is enough for a baby. A young adult over 6 months old may need 2 to 4 square feet of space, while adults need closer to 12 square feet. You should provide at least as many square feet of cage space as your snake is long. Aspen or newspaper make good substrate for the floor of the cage. Branches for climbing and a dark place to hide will be much appreciated.
Heat Source
Boa constrictors need an outside heat source to maintain body temperature. You can use an under-tank heat panel or a thermostat-controlled heat cable. Place the heat panel or cable on one side of the cage to create a gradient with a basking area that reaches 90 degrees Fahrenheit and an overall ambient temperature of around 78 degrees Fahrenheit. This range will allow your baby snake to regulate his own temperature by moving throughout the cage.
Water and Humidity
Due to their tropical origins, boas need 60 percent to 80 percent humidity to thrive. Keeping a plastic tub of clean water that your boa can climb into and soak in will help him maintain moisture and prevent mites. Small bowls of water will raise the humidity. Consider a timed misting system for hands-off maintenance, or a spray bottle to mist your snake once or twice a day.
Feeding Time
Young captive boas live primarily on fuzzy mice or hopper mice; they need to eat only once every five to seven days. Overfeeding can lead to vomiting and a decrease in overall health. If your snake is reluctant to eat, try feeding at night or offering freshly killed prey rather than frozen.
Once your snake reaches 3 to 4 feet in length, you can reduce feedings to once every 10 to 14 days. As he grows, you can introduce larger prey like rats, hamsters, rabbits and guinea pigs. Rats have the highest nutritional value; guinea pigs have the highest fat content.
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Dominic (verified owner) –
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Taylor s –
Rated 5 out of 5
Taylor Stewart (verified owner) – October 13, 2017
I just received him and he was very tame but as a baby he can be snappy for a beginner snake handler, but he is amazing and as far as eating goes the card said Live Hoppers and I just fed him today for the first time and he ate Frozen Thawed instantly… Five Stars from me.
I will be back!!!
Billy j –
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Billy – January 27, 2017
Beautiful snake, heat pack was still warm when he arrived. I’m giving him a couple of days to get acclimated but he was sweet as can be when I took him out. Was also sent a card telling me when he eats and when he was born. 10/10 will be buying from here again!
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Todd Sherfey (verified owner) – October 15, 2022
Came as described! Second time ordering from them, always great
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Dana Bryant (verified owner) – August 27, 2022
I want to say how impressed I am with our Blue eyed Leucistic ball python. Stunning!
Lakota4829 –
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lakota4829 (verified owner) – August 19, 2022
Absolutely beautiful girl. I have purchased quite a few snakes from them and they all are healthy, thriving and growing very well . Thank you, I am very happy
Casandra h –
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Casandra Hensley (verified owner) – August 13, 2022
Beautiful snake. Waited a bit to post my review. My big issue is she has mites. I don’t believe I will be purchasing here again
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Lorianna Elling (verified owner) – July 23, 2022
Gorgeous girl, so happy with my purchase! I will definately be purchasung again in the future! Thank you
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xiwang1995427 (verified owner) – June 2, 2022
I just got my baby python yesterday. She is so cute and docil! At first she played dead casue she was so scared lol. I wish everything good for her.
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Shalen Szuba (verified owner) – May 20, 2022
She’s beautiful and so curious. Healthy and active, she is exactly as advertised
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banditcatoflove (verified owner) – March 18, 2022
My beautiful BEL boy is just perfect! He’s alert and healthy and loves to explore! I will happily order from here again
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