There are MANY more boa morphs out there than what we have listed here, and more are being added every year! The size of a mature female Nicaraguan boa is 1.1 meters (3.6 feet) and 1,900 grams, while the larger female Boa constrictor constrictor is not mature until it reaches 1.6 meters (5.2 feet) and 4,500 grams. As compared to Red Tails and Balls? At 3–4 years, boa constrictors become sexually mature and reach the adult size of 6–10 feet (1.8–3.0 m), although they continue to grow at a slow rate for the rest of their lives. Here are descriptions of some of the more popular boa morphs available today. With reptile health and wellness prioritized, this care sheet should help ensure quality keeping of the Colombian Boa Constrictor. First of all, Nicaraguan Boas are NOT "Red-Tail" Boas; that distinction belongs to the snakes in the Boa constrictor constrictor group, found only in South America. We raise our young boas to breeding size in 3' x 2' Vision cages. Nicaraguan individuals typically have a compact saddle pattern on their back that is often circular in shape. The size of the babies indicates that the Nicaragua mainland form is a relatively small Boa constrictor (less than 6.5 ft in length). Nicaraguan boa constrictors require a secure well-ventilated cage. They take a few years to get their mature colors - but when they do they can rival even the best Salmon or Orange tail Hypo Boas. How big does the Nicaraguan Dwarf gets to be? Colin I like the Hypomelanistic color better, the Nicaraguan is darker in color. Im interested in getting a boa in a couple months. Aggressive, docile? Boa Constrictor - this female is probably the largest kept in captivity in Germany. Because of their secretive nature, a layer of bedding is preferable over substrates such as newspaper. Boa constrictors (Boa constrictor ssp.) Because of their size, most dwarf boas can be kept in escape-proof enclosures with the dimensions of a standard 10-gallon aquarium. Aggressive, docile? A central american dwarf Boa with connecting dorsal pattern often displaying a striped or 'squaretail' appearance. At this point, they shed less frequently, about every 2–4 months. In the early 1990’s a researcher from the University of Arizona (UA) brought back a small group of these boas. It is here at altitudes of 4000 feet or more where these dwarf boas (Boa c. imperator) originated. Hi there, I'm seriously considering purchasing a nicaraguan boa to compliment my growing Ball Python collection (mainly due to their smaller size). Boa Constrictor Availability. However, Ungaliophis and Exiliboa currently are recognized as distinct from the other two genera of dwarf boas, and they have been allocated to a separate family: the Ungaliophiidae. A glass aquarium with a secure ventilated top (screen wire or perforated metal) can be a satisfactory cage to display these beautiful snakes. If a 7.5 ft animal is presented as a supposedly Boa c. imperator from mainland Nicaragua you are on the safe side when you assume that it is a crossbreed.