Why Boa Constrictors 

I believe boa constrictor spp. is the most incredible and special of the Boids.  Boa constrictors are in the same family as pythons and other Giant snakes.  Though they are in the same family, the differences are amazing and boas are definitely different from their cousins. 
I remember when I saw my first the first boa constrictor!  It was in a pet store and was close to a meter long.  When I finally convinced my parents to let me have it and could save the money, I bought one.  Since then, I have been enamored by Boa Constrictors. 

Over the past 15 years boa constrictors have become very popular as pets.  Why?  There are actually several good reasons.

Firstly, they grow to a nice size, but are small enough for the average person to keep and safely manage.  A boa constrictor imperator will typically not exceed 7 feet (females) and males will remain smaller.  If that is too big, Dwarf boa constrictors are an even better option as they will remain the size of a typical Ball python (python regius). A dwarf boa female may reach a size of 6 foot (2 meters) and a male will typically remain smaller.

Secondly, boa constrictors are docile, non-aggressive snakes.  They are easy to care for and easy to breed.

Thirdly, boa constrictors do not suffer from the eating disorders, shyness problems and temperamental issues people often encounter with Ball Pythons. Moreover, they are well adjusted to living in captivity, and do not require much space like other domestic animals.  Additionally, they are comfortable with human contact and enjoy being held.

Finally, the variety of boa constrictor morphs, both color and pattern morphs,  provide an ever increasing number of beautiful specimens for collection as pets and the opportunity for investment as well. 

There are several different sub species of Boa Constrictors and a variety of dwarf boas.  While a boa constrictor constrictor can exceed 8 feet and be a very large animal, the majority of boa constrictor imperator animals will remain much smaller.  Many of our exotic boa morphs will reach 6-7 feet (for the females if fed regularly) while the males will remain under 6 foot.  For even smaller boas, we work with a variety of insular island and dwarf boa constrictors and these species.  These species remain smaller than the mainland boas and often are as small as a Ball python.  For more information on them, read all about it in our Morph section.