Hog Island care sheet

[pathfinder36]

Does anyone have a Hog Island specific care sheet? I've looked EVERYWHERE and cannot find one. I'm going off of the advice from the breeder (which I trust), but would like a good care sheet as well.

Thanks!

(if not, can someone give a good rundown for me?)

	Hog Island Boa hogg

[pathfinder36]

From what I understand(in a nut shell):
-they are nocturnal
-Like to be in branches during the night and in thier hides during the day
-need higher than average humidity
-can be a little jumpy on quick movements, but otherwise very sweet

[Ed_r]

Caresheet is basically the same as for a BCI, only thing that I know of thats different is the temps are only a degree or 2 less than a BCI. and their size is smaller. avg 5-6' a 7'er is a BIG Hogg.

	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[pathfinder36]

Yea, the basics I've got. I just wanted tp know more about them in detail. Thanks though!

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[pathfinder36]

Could a mod move this to Help ME instead of Boas. I think I might generate more intrest there, aside form the fact it probably should have been posted there anyways. =Þ
Thank You!

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[Ti]

Babies are hissy. Mine rarely strike, but hiss up a storm. They tend to mellow out somewhere between 12-18 months. Then they are ultra tame (in my experience.) As youngsters, they never liked to be disturbed, especially when hungry. But they calm quickly when comfortable in a new sitting/hanging spot (IE from the cage to your hand.) Thats when you are most prone to a strike, initial contact until they are fully out of their enclosure. Once out, see my comments above on being puppy dog tame.

Mine seem to prefer cooler conditions than the columbian BCI's I have (88 high, 70 low). They tend to keep at 88-89.5 after a meal, and 3 days later, they seem to maintain low 80's body temp (83-84 F). This has been the case everythime I check on them with my infrared tempgun .

Also, humidity is good to keep between 40-65%. They shy away from standing water, but a good moist hidebox with spagnum moss will get good use, especially when a shed is coming. They typically like climbing a lot when young, and about half as much as adults. Big females tend not to climb at all, but males seem to climb forever. Mine are mostly nocturnal, but they do enjoy coming out in the evening and basking in the sun as it shines through the window. Once the sun goes down, they head back to their hideboxes until lights-out. Mine enjoy coming out of their enclosures, and a few seem to 'seek' some outside time (mostly males.)

Also, you should be aware of males fasting during breeding season. Mine tend to fast even if they are not cycled. Longest fast to date was over 160 days! My females NEVER and I do mean NEVER refuse a meal. They are my garbage disposals for when the males decide not to eat.

I have never seen a specific caresheet for Hog Island Boas, and the above info is just from my memory. I have been raising/breeding them for 9+ years now, and these are the major differences I have seen/experienced. I am sure I am missing some things. If you ever have need, feel free to drop me a PM and I will help where I can.

Good luck on those two new babies you have coming. They will bring you many years of happiness!

	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

	Hog Island Boa hogg

[pathfinder36]

Thanks Ti. Big help!

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[lethargiic]

wow that small?? hmm i should guess so concidering that suri n guyanas get to around 8-10 and rarely 11..
there's a guyana rtb at the local shop and she's 12'8........now that's beyond normal lenght

	Suriname Redtail Boa Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor constrictor) from the locale of Suriname. Considered to be a "True" Red Tail.

[Ti]

They are also considerably lighter (in weight) than a suri. My biggest male is just under 6 feet, and my biggest female is a little over 6.5 feet. Males weighs about 5 lbs, and female is over 15 lbs. But she is at a breedable age/size and took the last two years off .

	Suriname Redtail Boa Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor constrictor) from the locale of Suriname. Considered to be a "True" Red Tail.

[pathfinder36]

Awesome. Thanks for all the good info.

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