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Q: When do you know your Boa is ready to breed??
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Sonja K. Reptiles

When do you know if your Columbian / Common Boa (Bci) is ready to breed?

(I figured since the topic of breeding size has been asked about BPs, I'll ask this, too.)

Points: 100
Topics: General Health , Livebearers
Tags: Bci, Boas, Breeding
Species: Boas > Large Boas > Boa constrictor imperator
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Accepted Answer 10/30/2008 8:53:41 PM

Katie M
I'm going with the rule of at least 4 years old, and at least 6 feet in length for the females.  I suppose if I had a 6 year old female that was shy of 6 feet, and I was confident that she was in good enough condition, I would consider breeding her too.  As far as the boys go, I would say 2 years and older would be good, but it's also important to match up size somewhat too - a very large female could injure a small 2 year old male pretty easily :)
 
Assisted Answer 10/31/2008 7:04:41 PM

mack1time
I have heard lean and young males are the best and breeders have had sucess with males as young as 16 months As for females 4 years and at least 10 pounds Maturity and good weight / health are needed for the long process
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