I have ETBs and Chondros and they are all very gentle and handleable. They appear to really enjoy getting out of their cage and exploring. We got them all young and handled them frequently, so I think that makes a huge difference in their attitude.
In my experience, the 20L should last a year, then move to a 40. This should last until the boa is almost 3. If if is a female, you will then probably need to check out some boa cages (4'x2').
I either use aspen shavings or Carefresh Pet Bedding, that is recycled paper. I also feed my ball pythons F/T rats in a separate plastic container. (The only snakes that I feed in their cages are the green tree pythons and emerald tree boas, and they have a completely different set-up.)
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Also check out Dumerils Boas. They usually get around 6' long, are docile and usually good feeders. They are built chubby, so they look larger than they really are. I think they have a cool pattern, too. You can usually find some on Kingsnake.com.
The sand boa may just be terrified, new home and all. Give it a few more days, and hopefully it will settle down. Most people I know that have them describe them as pretty gentle.
I know all snakes need a little time to settle into a new home. I usually don't handle my new ones for the...
I have met some bitey cal kings, and I have met some bitey honduran milksnakes. Every snake is different. Keep in mind that babies move fast, often musk on you, and occasionally get defensive. An older one, say a yearling, will move slower and tame down quicker. Most desert kings, mountain...
We always feed our GTPs about an hour after "lights out". We feed the babies every week and the adults every two weeks. They usually poop after every third feeding. Some will go a few weeks without eating if stressed, like after changing cages or perches. They are prone to "stress out...
The adult Brazilian Rainbow Boas I have seen have been around 6 feet long, and generally docile, depending on if they are accustomed to being handled. Check out this site:
http://www.corallus.com/cenchria/index.html
I am up to 30 now. I recently considered downsizing, but changed my mind, because I enjoy them all too much. I am still adding to my collection, but only the ones I REALLY want, so I am adding more slowly. I enjoy their care, so it doesn't seem like work to me. I think that is the key. When...
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