Hog Island Boa
We have some perfect Hog Island boas for sale at the lowest possible prices. It is thought that this species may be extinct in the wild. They possess the ability to alter their coloration from day to night. When you buy a boa from us, you automatically receive our 100% live arrival guarantee. Hog Island Boa
Boa imperator is one of the most common snakes kept in captivity; this is mainly due to their calm dispositions, impressive size potential and variety of color and pattern choices. Captive common boas often tolerate being handled for extended periods. Captive Boa imperator are generally fed pre-killed rodents in an attempt to reduce damage to the specimen from the prey and for the sake of being more humane.
This snake species has been a common species in the global pet trade since the 1980s, with 115,131 individuals being exported between 1989 and 2000. Wild caught specimens will often contain parasites, both internal and external. The most common parasite is Ophionyssus natricis or the “reptile mite”.
Boa imperator captive breeders will often breed for a specific color or “morph”. There are several color and pattern morphs available in the pet trade, such as albino, hypomelanistic, motley and jungle individuals.