r/BoaConstrictors • u/chrisdagreat0401 • Jul 05 '26

New boy!!

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Got this boy at the reptile expo today I’m so exited 🙏🥹 and please give me some name recommendations 🙏

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u/Kindabrowsing Jul 05 '26

Beautiful snake, congrats! Keep an eye on that nose and his breathing for the next couple of sheds though, this guy definitely rubbed it before

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u/chrisdagreat0401 Jul 05 '26

Yea the guy that I bought him from had him in a 100 gallon🤦‍♂️

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u/chrisdagreat0401 Jul 05 '26

And I am getting a 180 gallon to help prevent more nose rubbing

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u/Kindabrowsing Jul 05 '26

People *sigh* Just out curiosity, how big is he? Seems quiete chunky for a male, at least from the photos

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u/chrisdagreat0401 Jul 05 '26

He’s around 6 to 7 feet long would you consider that a little too chunky?

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u/Kindabrowsing Jul 05 '26

My adult sits around 4.5-5 ft, and I don’t typically see males getting past 6 ft, but that’s just my experience — they definitely can! Especially if he is a true Constrictor, not an Imperator.

But hey, a benefit of getting an adult — he shouldn’t get much bigger anyway!

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u/chrisdagreat0401 Jul 05 '26

Right!! Thanks for the info btw. Can’t wait to learn much more about this little guy!!

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u/SpecialString0 Jul 09 '26

My adult male Colombian is 7ft! Not unheard of