Average growth rate of common Boas

[primal]

My BCCs grew about 1.5 inches per month i think. I bought one in july 2007 when she was 21 inches. She is now 32-33 inches. I was wondering if this is average or if my boa isn't growing normally.

	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.

[X-Factor]

Depends on environment, feeding regularity/prey size, activity, age of boa, health....LOTS of factors. Look at it like this. I bought my Suriname BCC last February. He was about 5mos old and about 18". Today, he is about 3' or so. Both the breeder and I bring them along slowly...powerfeeding is a no-no. Keeping them healthy is primary, size will come.

	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.

[irish]

from what i have been told from a few breeders and what info i have found is that bcc especially surinames are slow growers.my little suris mother was almost 10 ft and still had some to go.

	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.

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

[primal]

I've been feeding her one f/t or f/k large adult mouse every saturday. From what information I have found that appears to be a proper feeding schedule. I still consider myself a newb to all of this so if there is any way of improvement in health and general maintenance in keeping these pets I am more than open to it. One other question loosely relating to this inquiry is how to begin breeding feeder rats, I.E. setting up a breeding colony. I believe my BCC is approaching the right size to begin feeding her hopper rats(if that's the right term).

	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.

[X-Factor]

Originally Posted by irish

from what i have been told from a few breeders and what info i have found is that bcc especially surinames are slow growers.my little suris mother was almost 10 ft and still had some to go.

A 10' female Suri is rather large....but yes, BCC do grow slower than say, BCIs

	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.

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

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

[razeraze]

Genetics play a huge role in growth also. According to the "boa constrictor manual" by Philippe de vosjoli BCC's need to be kept at slightly higher temperatures and will grow at the same rate as BCI. I do not know for sure if this is true, but pick up the book and you can read it for yourself.

	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.

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

[trendkill]

Yeah it all depends. Individual animals, even siblings from the same litter, will grow at different paces. Some of my BCCs, even though they're fed less often, are growing at the same rate as some of my BCIs. Normal? No.. not really, but it happens.

BCCs tend to grow slower than BCIs, especially when they're fed moderately. A female BCI can hit 4' within her first year or two,