@@Cut2theChaseEntertainment Jason has a video with Kevin from NERD. It's really great. The TH-cam account above is just Donny: who can't normalize audio, can't keep the video up, and doesn't point microphones in the right direction. I wish the newer NERD videos were more like Jason's and less like TH-cam Drama mixed with imitating Joe Rogen. :\
@@ElijahSnyder well thats what gets more people to watch, and the more people watch the more people hear the message NERD is trying to spread about reptiles
I was having a hard time find informative videos on boas when I started researching them. Plenty of ball python videos, but hardly any boa videos. I was super glad when I found your channel and the treasure trove of information that it has. I now have a healthy, beautiful, and growing boa imperator that I love! Thank you! Keep up the amazing content!
Same, I had a ball python in the past. Now looking at boas I'm not sure to go to a reptile show or pet store. I want to see boa's in person but they are hard to find for some reason now..
If only my mom would have been supportive in the slightest.. I would of had 20 years of experience by now. She wouldn't let me keep any reptiles.. Amphibians.. Arachnids..just nothing she considered disgusting or dangerous. I always cried growing up not being able to work with these beautiful animals. She knew I studied them and knew everything there was to know in terms of husbandry and natural habitats.. But refused the idea of any animal that wasn't a normal cat or dog. The other thing was if I were to be found keeping any reptile or something.. She said she would kill it no questions asked. I'm 26 now and live in my own house..and can now finally work with the animals and my dreams of becoming a herpetologist. My mom also now after all those years respects and supports me... And apologizes for the past. So I'm really happy that I can move forward. Your videos are really cool and give very good advice to both new keepers and experienced keeper alike. Great job man.
Thank you. I was very lucky to have been able to keep these guys. Reptiles and snakes in general have always been some what of a taboo for a lot of people. A lot of it is because lack of knowledge about them. Glad to hear things have changed and shes now supportive!
It’s been hit or miss lately with my perfect prey orders. Do you have a rodent distributor you recommend? This is the most informative channel out rn and without having to be obnoxious or wasting words, great content and production
Jack P what’s wrong with perfect prey ? I’ve ordered a couple times and was good stuff I still have some in my freezer. Are they taking long to ship or bad quality feeders
Thanks for putting these out Jason. I'm preparing to get my first boa which is also my first snake ever and you seem to have healthy, gorgeous animals and really care. I want my future pet to thrive for 20+ years and you've really helped me learn about boas and all the different sub-species.
Just got my 1st BCI, so gunna be rewatching a lot of your boa videos. I feel like from watching your videos and other videos on youtube, I know all the basics. But a refresher is always good.
I absolutely love this channel. So humble, just a well of information with a smooth delivery, no gimmicky nonsense and I can tell ya love your animals. There’s something to be said about that. Got 10yrs with just boas alone and maybe 30 keeping herps, inverts and exotic mammals, but here i am watching basic husbandry boa vids. Btw, who in the feck is feedin their boa raw perdue legs?!???!! How anyone could think that is a brilliant idea is disturbing, then again i hear folks feed their fighting pits gunpowder. Hope all this is just urban legend
Originally got a Ball Python thinking it would be the better choice for the first snake in my collection-no knock on them personally. But after watching your vids for a min, I got the courage to get a Female Baby Albino BCI and now I’m gonna get my second BCI to add to my collection-best snakes IMO! Thanks for the inspiration. 🐍💪🏾
This is really well said, kudos to you for being such a great communicator about these things. (I'm no boa expert but I'm a longtime science teacher, great stuff here).
Your channel is really growing, I think everyone likes the down to earth no nonsense direction you are taking. Keep it up man, I’m sure we will cross paths some day at one of the reptile shows. By the way you should have done the video with that pretty Motley female that Was in a video not long ago, man she was pretty.
Dude this video is awesome. Love your point about airflow and natural humidity. I have a PVC enclosure with vents and just cause of my substrate mix I have 82% humidity right now. It'll go down, but they do have alright ventilation cause all vents are open. Makes me think I should order a Boa from you ! You know your stuff. I just got a Columbian red tail , she's so beautiful
Great video !!! I really wish this info was around back in the AOL dial up days ! Youngsters Google it ! This info wasnt out there when I started as a kid ,poor snakes . Great video for keepers bust most importantly the species and all snakes in general thanks bro
Thanks for the info. I've never had a Boa, but I'd like to get one in the not-too-distant future. They are my favorite snakes... BTW, I can't believe that snake was so unfazed by you moving him all around while you were talking. I hope the one I end up with is that laid-back!
This is all most of them are. The Nicaraguan video I made was a really bad representation of boa constrictors and Nicaraguan in general. Most of the time by the time they get to this size they are all super chill
Thank you for the video. Lots of ball python videos but no so much boas. I’m doing a ton of research for my first snake and really want a boa and want to make sure it gets the best life possible. I have noticed a lot of things are similar as far as husbandry for a common boa and a ball python (temps, humidity, hides). What would you say are some major differences as far as keeping between the two? Amazing video and I’m surely subscribed for many to come!
Thank you! I'd say the biggest difference is just the overall snake itself it's going to be more active and overall more hardy and less subject to mettle condition changes that can cause problem. I do not consider ball pythons beginner species for a lot of reasons. I think the main reason they caught on is because of their size, but other than that they are not great beginner snakes. They can be very frustrating at times specifically with eating
Jason's Exotic Reptiles thank you for taking the time to respond! I also found your shop and fully intend on getting my snake from you when the time comes! Appreciate the honesty and upfront nature!
I just found your channel and I love the style of your videos, really clear and well presented, thank you :) I am hoping to get a bci in future, though realistically it is probably at least a year away, but that gives me plenty of time to learn everything that I need to know!
for heat do you recommend a large heat mat or radiant heat panel, from above? will these guys prefer ground space or more height? if the answer is heat mat, will they always know that the heat is down low and they need to go to the ground level to get heat?
I prefer belly heat but every setup and cage is different. What works for me and my room/cage may be very different that what works best for you and your cage.
Great stuff as usual Jason! 😁 I'd love to see a video on selecting prey size. I've been told boas can't use the 10-15% of body weight rule, and it's hard to eyeball same girth. 🖤
Jason's Exotic Reptiles interesting! I'm new to snake keeping so it doesn't come as naturally to me just yet 😏 your videos have been super helpful though! 💕
@@rachelfisk2274 I'll see if I can do some kind of a comparison video. I personally lean more towards the small side than the large side and then work up as needed for prey size
You can put your snake on a piece of paper and draw a line on either side of the thickest part. That’s something you can take to the pet shop to get your rodent or to your freezer.
@@JasonsExoticReptiles Cool man, I'm going to take a look at it when I can sit down and watch it all the way through. Good looking out on the reply. Learning a lot from your channel. You've completely changed my mind on Burmese pythons. When I get a little more space I want to get a BCI, but until then I'll be sitting back learning.
a little off topic with species but related to feeding. my ball is going on 6 months not eating. shes is not emaciated or concave at all. in her first year she ate all the way up to small rats every week then stopped eating in November. she has shed twice since then, both full healthy sheds. honestly i was beginning to worry about obesity and then she stopped eating. when should i worry? she does not look unhealthy her temps are good its just every time i try to feed her a rat shes more trepid of it than the rat is of her. i end up having to euthanize it and stick it in the freezer. i havent switched her to frozen thawed and cant really until i know shes eating again. shes my first snake ive had her a little over a year now. she couldnt have been more than 6 months when i picked her up.
This is exactly why I don't do ball pythons anymore or recommend them as a beginner snake. They can be a pain in the ass and frustrating! Have you tried African soft furs? Its not uncommon for ball pythons to go off feed if there is even the slighted thing off and something just because haha.
Great care video Jason. I won't feed mine monkeys lol. I hear breeding boas can be tricky, I think you would make a great video on it. Keep up the good work
When is typical breeding season? I have a male hog island cross that hasn't eaten since 10/17 and he shed in November. He never refused a meal until now.
OK interesting story... I live in Cambodia and work as an English teacher. We found a baby burmese python in the school I work. ( behind the school is marshy. ) The locals wanted to eat it and I was like I love snakes I had a ball python and a red tailed boa back in the states. I took it home. He/ she / it is eating OK and is going into shed. My concern is the heating. Do they need a basking area? And I don't want to make the hot side too hot. It is like 90° and it feels like 99° AND it is night time. The humidity is naturally at 70%. Because this is there native land I would eventually want to do a zoo outdoor enclosure for it. So what are your thoughts on heating this juvenile burmese python? By the way Great videos. I am enjoying them. From Cambodia.
It is so weird how different things are. My boa lives on her cold side. She only uses her heat mat which is set to 86 to digest and shead. If the temperature in England goes anywhere above 82 she is climbing her glass sitting in her water trashing her enclosure.... hates the heat.
I think my boa is the same way! He will refuse to go anywhere near a temp over 84. It’s crazy! I offer every temp in his giant enclosure but he avoids any area above mid 80s like the plague. I don’t get it! I have temp guns, thermostats, probes, everything! I always thought I must have faulty equipment lol but I always check it all the time and they all are consistent.
I will be getting my first BCI/BI next month and I'm excited and also a little scared about the humidity levels. It's hard for me to keep the humidity up here without a whole room humidifier. Appreciate any tips (I've been researching quite a bit but don't have the enclosure up just yet).
Hey Jason I thinknive watched all your videos and greatly appreciate everything I have got from them. I have a Aztec Sharp Sunglow boa. He has shed consistently and in one piece. This shed cycle after I saw him in “Blue” he has now cleared up for much longer than the first few times and not attempting to get rid of the old. Have you ever experienced this or maybe I'm being to over zealous and just need to give him some more time.
Great advice, I have a Nicaraguan boa on bark chips (large) seems to be doing ok but was wondering what your opinion on the ideal substrate to use would be in this case?
I swap between all different substrates, but I'm actually going to make a whole video on substrate. Cypress bark or bark chips do work great and is some of my favorite
as always great informative content. I would have really appreciated if you would have put C° also in the video since I have a hard time compensating tho, still just a detail i can fix with Google
Thank you! What I will usually do is post the litter pictures as they are born on my social media. Facebook and Instagram. Once they have shed and are eating consistently with no issues, typically about 4 to 8 weeks, I will post them for sale with individual pictures and prices on my website. Www.jasonsexoticreptiles.com. The website itself is a little bit bear at the moment as it's the end of the season going into the next season, but come about February through June it will start getting populated with hundreds of new babies
I’m the same way with the humidity in my cages. I’ve found that most gauges don’t really give the whole picture unless you have an obscene amount of them in each cage. Otherwise, you’re really only gauging one small corner of the enclosure.
Jason's Exotic Reptiles Couldn’t agree more! Think about all the old-timers in this business who never had access to such gauges yet had great success in breeding and keeping many different kinds of reptiles. Not saying those gauges don’t have their place. But if that’s all you go by, chances are you’ll run into trouble before too long in the husbandry department.
I'll see what I can do for Brazilian rainbow boas, but a lot of what is covered here will overlap with the exception of a little bit higher humidity. I'm not sure what Caribbean boas are but if you can be more specific I might be able to help you out
Hi Jason got my 1 st boa 2 months ago she’s 16 months and 6 foot n quite heavy body’s I’m a little worried about her as she just wraps around my head every time I get her out she won’t go on the floor n won’t let me bath her at all she’s a rescue and was a lot more nervous 2 months ago she’s full of old burns n the rats they gave me with her was xxll Iv put her down to large every ten days can u give me any advice would be much appreciated thankyou👍 the vet told me to use olive oil on the burns as they are old burns which has worked wonders she’s definitely been abused it’s a shame she’s such a gentle baby 👍
It's hard to say without seeing the snake, but as long as you keep their temps, humidity, and feeding on point everything else should fall into place. Feel free to shoot me some pictures on Facebook or Instagram when I can take a better look if you want to ask some more pointed questions
Thank you! I won't be going in March but I'll have to pop in at sometime this year. I've actually never been to Tinley before and I think that needs to change.
@@mynameisnobody1779 I would like to go, but I don't know if I can make it this year. And of course. The channel is to interact with you guys so that's the whole purpose.
I use aspen bedding, I have a 5yo 6ft female boa in an 8ft enclosure. I changed her bedding the other day and it's as flat as a pancake already? She has never been bred, and I dont really plan to anytime soon. She has been on the move for about a month and a half now, could it be hormonal?
Assuming all the temps and everything are correct it could be for sure. Usually they dont seek out breeding so I'd be more concerned if there was something off in the caging unless you have a male in the same room. But even then it's odd to ha e a female start cruising the cage
@@JasonsExoticReptiles there is a 3yo male not even 5 ft from her. I have temps set at hot spot 88 and the cool side goes down to 78 that I check with a temp gun. Humidity is normally between 70-75%. And she has been kept like this for 2 years now in this enclosure. About 3 weeks ago my night drop went out so there was no cool off at night for about 4 days while I got another one but she has been not wanting to eat for about 3 months and been pacing for like 6 weeks. I let her out for about an hour 3 times a week, unless she just ate, so she has plenty of time to stretch and explore. Also I was able to get her to eat a smaller then normal meal about a week ago and she had a perfect shed about 2 weeks ago.
I started new to the python hobby and im loving it. Now i want Redtail. Can i but an adult redtail in a 4 x 1 1/2 enclourser? Just an idea, not getting an adult lol.
A smaller species male could. Something like a male nicaraguan. Just make sure you get from a reputable breeder or the nicaraguan might not be a real nicaraguan
@@jeffgarcia9734 something about 1 sqft of space per foot of snake. I use 4x30" enclosures for my adults upt to about 8 ft or 6x30" for my really large adults.
I had them in bread them for a while but they just became a pain. When I had them nobody one of them. I sold off my collection and now it seems like everybody wants them again.
Another great video Jason and I agree ypur main staple should be some kind of rodent. Now in saying that I do feed my large female ball pythons chicken legs occasionally durring bréeding season I dont know if its because of the bigger bone but to me I find because of the extra calcium my eggs are over all better and it seems to boost the number of eggs. But again its only durring breeding season I do this
Be careful with that man. Store bought chicken pieces can mess your snake up hard. If you really want the extra calcium then feed a rodent dusted in calcium, but pre killed processed chicken can be some bad stuff especially around breeding season.
@@JasonsExoticReptiles I probably should have specified I have a local person that raises organic free range chickens. And when I get the legs they are less than an hour off the bird.
DVL Exotics organ meat is extremely mineral dense (google liver minerals) and pheasant bones are very different from rodent bones. 320 million years of evolution designed them to function optimally on whole animals, pulling different nutrients from various organs. I’m sure it’s fine, just not optimal
@@jackp9570 oh I completely agree all him saying is durring breeding season lets callnit a treat I give my large females small chicken legs and I have noticed larger production and healthier eggs cant really argue with evidence. But all the rest of the time they get very healthy rats from forest over at cold blooded cafe.
Thank you Jason with this video I feel like I'm raising my girl right. Have you ever had any experience with premature baby boas as it would be interesting to hear about as mine is
There really is no such thing as a premature boa as they will typically just be a little bit smaller but if they are born too early they would usually die. Occasionally you'll get one that's born a little bit early but as long as they eat they will Thrive just like anything else.
My hypo pastel boa was slightly premature she's been happy and healthy since she was born, she eats well etc but as someone slightly new to boa keeping I always worry that she's on the small size or I'm doing something wrong... maybe I just over worry lol
Thanks man I feel much better about what I'm doing. She eats like a trooper and her sheds are always great but when you have a new pet you always worry, thanks for putting those worries to bed. Love the videos by the way 🐍🐍🐍
@@stevehoward7525 no problem. As long as they're eating, that's the most important piece. Most of the time premature boas will be too weak to eat. They are eating in thriving in that sense when you're in good shape
Jason's Exotic Reptiles I’ll check it out. But I’m looking for technical information. Brumation, is it necessary. Feeding habits, temp drops...more of the advanced knowledge.
@@wesleylooper3802 the general video gets into it but the boas specific video will dive A little bit deeper into what I'm doing with a more detailed layout
Jason's Exotic Reptiles that’s exactly what I’m looking forward to! You’re videos are very helpful! I’ve used some of your tips and have exceptionally healthy Boas because of this! Thanks!
hi jason! i got my first boa today (very happy!) and I'm having trouble with the ambient and cold side temp. My hot spot and humidity will be perfect (i use under side heat mat), but my ambient and cold side temp will be too low. how can i fix that without messing with my hot temp? ceramic heater with thermostat?
Depending on what type of cage you may need to manipulate ventilation and/or add insulation to the cage walls to prevent heat escape. What you do will really depend on the cage
I'd say there is likely something else off is she doesnt do well with the humidity being above 50. Maybe she actually likes it and is enjoying the higher humidity rather than disliking it.
Hey Jason you seem like the best Boa guy to ask, So I have had a BCI for about 12 days from an online source, hes about 3 months old and has refused a few meals spread across the time. Temps are high 80 hot side and 70 ish cold side and daily misting. Any suggestions on helping get to feed? Im slightly experienced in the trade but this is my first boa. Anything will help, thanks
First thing I would say is that get your temperature is never ething where they need to be like I said in the video. Secondly if you only had it for 12 days you should have only fed at once. Considering they eat every 7 to 14 days assuming that it's a baby snake, that would have only allowed for one feeding. The snake just got shipped in so I would give it a chance to chill out for a week or two with no handling and no interactions. Once that time has passed then try to feed what you're trying to feed.
Dude I was going to get either a boa or a carpet python but my mom said nothing that gets over six feet. But the bigger snakes seem the most hardiest and forgiving. Now I'm on the fence between a woma python or a hog island boa
Haha, thanks man! Most male boa constrictors are going to get a boat that size oh, but I assume you want something a little bit heavy bodied rather than something like a corn snake or other colubrids. Hog Island boas are awesome. Woma python the really cool as well but two totally different snakes as you know. Tough decision!
@@JasonsExoticReptiles I can't find information about this subject anywhere I have people that have been feeding it consistently without issue and I'm having people who swear I would kill my boa some information on the subject would be great! The idea is these rats or rodents are bled for their blood in labs. Afterwards the rodents are sold or given to a person who resell them as feeders.
I have used cutthroat rats when in a pinch, for a few weeks consistently with adult boas with no obvious change in weight or anything. If that helps at all
Currently I'm using aspen but really like cypress and newspaper at time. I'm going to do a video focused on substrates that could help make your choice.
Hey my dude! Would you be willing to somewhat become friends in a way, i love your tips and advice and I would love to be able to get tips from you here and there i dont really like anyone else’s tips or advice on Boas but i got a lot of respect for you Brody!
Jason's Exotic Reptiles that's a shame as it's much harder to find a reputable snake and reptile breeder I can trust here in the uk. Obv I'd rather not stress the snake with a long journey but I want to buy from someone I know has healthy and high qaulity animals. The hobby over in the uk isn't as big or even the same as it is for you guys across the pond!!!
Hello Jason, so I have a question. I'm currently in the drawing out process for my future Boa. And for the enclosure design I want to do, I will be adding PVC pipes as an enrichment option for them. However seeing the cage I'm getting is going to be a somewhat big size cage, one that they will grow into as they age. I was wondering if you know what would be a good recommended PVC pipe size for a boa , that will be growing up with it. ( Obviously i'll be upgrading the cage size eventually. But for now I'm going with a 4x2x2 for them to grow up in. )
I'm not really sure what you are trying to build and use the pvc for. For hides id assume something like a 4inch. For branches and things like that maybe a 1.5 inch. Just make sure you can get them if needed
Thank you! I actually put the wrong sound tracking and kept it in there as a joke. Then forgot to change it before I processed it but it wasn't that bad so kept it in.
Dont feed monkeys 😂😂😂 luv it bro best channel on u tube bro always info always great snakes easy to understand an informative awesome vid sasha said sssssup
JASON I'm so proud of you. Putting effort into these.
Thanks man! I'm trying. Just got a new mic to fit the new camera and I'm trying to put a little bit more effort into them to keep it growing.
You know you doing well when NERD is watching
@@Cut2theChaseEntertainment Jason has a video with Kevin from NERD. It's really great.
The TH-cam account above is just Donny: who can't normalize audio, can't keep the video up, and doesn't point microphones in the right direction.
I wish the newer NERD videos were more like Jason's and less like TH-cam Drama mixed with imitating Joe Rogen. :\
@@ElijahSnyder well thats what gets more people to watch, and the more people watch the more people hear the message NERD is trying to spread about reptiles
I was having a hard time find informative videos on boas when I started researching them. Plenty of ball python videos, but hardly any boa videos. I was super glad when I found your channel and the treasure trove of information that it has. I now have a healthy, beautiful, and growing boa imperator that I love! Thank you! Keep up the amazing content!
Thank you!
Same, I had a ball python in the past. Now looking at boas I'm not sure to go to a reptile show or pet store. I want to see boa's in person but they are hard to find for some reason now..
Lol can ya tell Jason is Italian, the hand talking hehe...
Haha I cant help it.
I can completely relate, 😁
Same😂
È esattamente cosi!😂
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If only my mom would have been supportive in the slightest.. I would of had 20 years of experience by now. She wouldn't let me keep any reptiles.. Amphibians.. Arachnids..just nothing she considered disgusting or dangerous. I always cried growing up not being able to work with these beautiful animals. She knew I studied them and knew everything there was to know in terms of husbandry and natural habitats.. But refused the idea of any animal that wasn't a normal cat or dog. The other thing was if I were to be found keeping any reptile or something.. She said she would kill it no questions asked. I'm 26 now and live in my own house..and can now finally work with the animals and my dreams of becoming a herpetologist. My mom also now after all those years respects and supports me... And apologizes for the past. So I'm really happy that I can move forward. Your videos are really cool and give very good advice to both new keepers and experienced keeper alike. Great job man.
Thank you. I was very lucky to have been able to keep these guys. Reptiles and snakes in general have always been some what of a taboo for a lot of people. A lot of it is because lack of knowledge about them. Glad to hear things have changed and shes now supportive!
I find it admirable that you where able to forgive her, if I where in your position i would not have been able to forgive my own mom that easily.
It’s been hit or miss lately with my perfect prey orders. Do you have a rodent distributor you recommend? This is the most informative channel out rn and without having to be obnoxious or wasting words, great content and production
Thank you! I use a couple of local people but we'll supplement with rodent Pro when they are out.
I'm using Big Cheese Rodent Factory
Thanks guys I’ll look into it for next time
Jack P what’s wrong with perfect prey ? I’ve ordered a couple times and was good stuff I still have some in my freezer. Are they taking long to ship or bad quality feeders
@@jackp9570 Reptile deli and ars I deal with alot
Thanks for putting these out Jason. I'm preparing to get my first boa which is also my first snake ever and you seem to have healthy, gorgeous animals and really care. I want my future pet to thrive for 20+ years and you've really helped me learn about boas and all the different sub-species.
Thanks for watching man! I appreciate that
I'm a ball python guy but your videos are making me want a couple boas. Thanks for the information, this channel is a gold mine! 🤘
Thank you!
When you redo your feeding video, can you cover switching snakes who were started on live prey to f/t please?
Absolutely!
Just got my 1st BCI, so gunna be rewatching a lot of your boa videos. I feel like from watching your videos and other videos on youtube, I know all the basics. But a refresher is always good.
I absolutely love this channel. So humble, just a well of information with a smooth delivery, no gimmicky nonsense and I can tell ya love your animals. There’s something to be said about that. Got 10yrs with just boas alone and maybe 30 keeping herps, inverts and exotic mammals, but here i am watching basic husbandry boa vids. Btw, who in the feck is feedin their boa raw perdue legs?!???!! How anyone could think that is a brilliant idea is disturbing, then again i hear folks feed their fighting pits gunpowder. Hope all this is just urban legend
Thank you! I really appreciate that. And yes its absolutely amazing how many people feed the raw chicken drumsticks.
Originally got a Ball Python thinking it would be the better choice for the first snake in my collection-no knock on them personally. But after watching your vids for a min, I got the courage to get a Female Baby Albino BCI and now I’m gonna get my second BCI to add to my collection-best snakes IMO! Thanks for the inspiration. 🐍💪🏾
100% agree! Ball pythons can be great but boas are awesome too
This is really well said, kudos to you for being such a great communicator about these things. (I'm no boa expert but I'm a longtime science teacher, great stuff here).
Thank you!
Your channel is really growing, I think everyone likes the down to earth no nonsense direction you are taking. Keep it up man, I’m sure we will cross paths some day at one of the reptile shows. By the way you should have done the video with that pretty Motley female that Was in a video not long ago, man she was pretty.
Thanks man!
Dude this video is awesome. Love your point about airflow and natural humidity. I have a PVC enclosure with vents and just cause of my substrate mix I have 82% humidity right now. It'll go down, but they do have alright ventilation cause all vents are open. Makes me think I should order a Boa from you ! You know your stuff. I just got a Columbian red tail , she's so beautiful
Haha. Thank you. Good luck with your new pickup!
Like the video man. great job. Looking forward to more content! :D
Thank you!!
Great video !!! I really wish this info was around back in the AOL dial up days ! Youngsters Google it ! This info wasnt out there when I started as a kid ,poor snakes . Great video for keepers bust most importantly the species and all snakes in general thanks bro
I'm with you! We were stuck with books for the most part. I had no internet. My mother wouldnt pay for it Haha
@@JasonsExoticReptiles RIGHT !!! I was a bookworm and really couldn't find much
@@petewashington1885 I have another video coming out talking about my history and show a few books that sparked a lot for me.
Great stuff, man. Just recently discovered your channel, and really appreciate the quality educational content!
Thank you! Not the most exciting stuff but I hope the contact is there to help people out as they need it.
Great straight forward information as always homie,, good to see the channel growing, I remember your first few videos
Thank you! I just went back to watching my first video. That one was rough Haha.
@@JasonsExoticReptiles say man what kind of camera are you using now ?
Thanks for the info. I've never had a Boa, but I'd like to get one in the not-too-distant future. They are my favorite snakes... BTW, I can't believe that snake was so unfazed by you moving him all around while you were talking. I hope the one I end up with is that laid-back!
This is all most of them are. The Nicaraguan video I made was a really bad representation of boa constrictors and Nicaraguan in general. Most of the time by the time they get to this size they are all super chill
I appreciate all you do bro! My RETIC is doing great so far!
He'll yeah! Thanks man!
I’m going to reptile show today…..so hyped right now
Man I love this channel, I just got a bci for my channel and I’m learning so much
Thank you for the video. Lots of ball python videos but no so much boas. I’m doing a ton of research for my first snake and really want a boa and want to make sure it gets the best life possible. I have noticed a lot of things are similar as far as husbandry for a common boa and a ball python (temps, humidity, hides). What would you say are some major differences as far as keeping between the two? Amazing video and I’m surely subscribed for many to come!
Thank you! I'd say the biggest difference is just the overall snake itself it's going to be more active and overall more hardy and less subject to mettle condition changes that can cause problem. I do not consider ball pythons beginner species for a lot of reasons. I think the main reason they caught on is because of their size, but other than that they are not great beginner snakes. They can be very frustrating at times specifically with eating
Jason's Exotic Reptiles thank you for taking the time to respond! I also found your shop and fully intend on getting my snake from you when the time comes! Appreciate the honesty and upfront nature!
I just found your channel and I love the style of your videos, really clear and well presented, thank you :) I am hoping to get a bci in future, though realistically it is probably at least a year away, but that gives me plenty of time to learn everything that I need to know!
Thank you! And absolutly. It make sense to take your time and get the right animal when you are ready.
for heat do you recommend a large heat mat or radiant heat panel, from above? will these guys prefer ground space or more height? if the answer is heat mat, will they always know that the heat is down low and they need to go to the ground level to get heat?
I prefer belly heat but every setup and cage is different. What works for me and my room/cage may be very different that what works best for you and your cage.
Great video, always good to be able to check what you're doing against keepers you respect and are successful
Thank you!!
Thanks, Jason, another fantastic video!
Thanks for watching!
Love your videos man very informative. Keep up the good work. Nathan from northern Ireland
Thank man!! Awesome to hear I'm reaching you guys across the way!
@@JasonsExoticReptiles came across u while watching nerd videos and have been watching ever since
@@nathamglover8183 that's awesome man! I really appreciate it!
Great stuff as usual Jason! 😁 I'd love to see a video on selecting prey size. I've been told boas can't use the 10-15% of body weight rule, and it's hard to eyeball same girth. 🖤
I'll see what I can do. I just eyeball on the girth. Never weighted a snake or a prey item in my life.
Jason's Exotic Reptiles interesting! I'm new to snake keeping so it doesn't come as naturally to me just yet 😏 your videos have been super helpful though! 💕
@@rachelfisk2274 I'll see if I can do some kind of a comparison video. I personally lean more towards the small side than the large side and then work up as needed for prey size
You can put your snake on a piece of paper and draw a line on either side of the thickest part. That’s something you can take to the pet shop to get your rodent or to your freezer.
Great video. Lots of great information. I haven't gone through your whole channel yet but any recommendations on substrate?
I made a video on that recently. If you check under my page then my videos it will be in the last 10-15 of so videos.
@@JasonsExoticReptiles Cool man, I'm going to take a look at it when I can sit down and watch it all the way through. Good looking out on the reply. Learning a lot from your channel. You've completely changed my mind on Burmese pythons. When I get a little more space I want to get a BCI, but until then I'll be sitting back learning.
Great video as always man! Keep on going!
Thanks again man!!
How many hours i must set to my timer for a good day/night circle? And is a uvb a nice add in terrarium?
If you are not breeding, a 12/12 cycle can work well. If you are, I try to mimic the day light changes of the north east US where I live.
@@JasonsExoticReptiles thank you a lot!!keep up the vids and breeds!!!
a little off topic with species but related to feeding. my ball is going on 6 months not eating. shes is not emaciated or concave at all. in her first year she ate all the way up to small rats every week then stopped eating in November. she has shed twice since then, both full healthy sheds. honestly i was beginning to worry about obesity and then she stopped eating. when should i worry? she does not look unhealthy her temps are good its just every time i try to feed her a rat shes more trepid of it than the rat is of her. i end up having to euthanize it and stick it in the freezer. i havent switched her to frozen thawed and cant really until i know shes eating again. shes my first snake ive had her a little over a year now. she couldnt have been more than 6 months when i picked her up.
This is exactly why I don't do ball pythons anymore or recommend them as a beginner snake. They can be a pain in the ass and frustrating! Have you tried African soft furs? Its not uncommon for ball pythons to go off feed if there is even the slighted thing off and something just because haha.
what about cage size? my snake always go for a walk in a room. Does it healthy when your snakes sit in such a small boxes?
Walk in rooms are great if you can control the temps and humidity, but those pretty hard to do for most climates.
@@JasonsExoticReptiles I live in subtropical area its ok. I think its very boring to snake to sit closed all the time and it should have some space
Great care video Jason. I won't feed mine monkeys lol. I hear breeding boas can be tricky, I think you would make a great video on it. Keep up the good work
Thank you!
Is there a benefit to varying the diet? Or is it just something you do because boas do have a varied diet in the wild and will not harm them?
When is typical breeding season? I have a male hog island cross that hasn't eaten since 10/17 and he shed in November. He never refused a meal until now.
That sounds about right. The season is whenever you make it, but more places in the US will have a natural season.
@@JasonsExoticReptiles Yea I'm in PA and he's a little over 2 years old.
OK interesting story... I live in Cambodia and work as an English teacher. We found a baby burmese python in the school I work. ( behind the school is marshy. ) The locals wanted to eat it and I was like I love snakes I had a ball python and a red tailed boa back in the states. I took it home. He/ she / it is eating OK and is going into shed. My concern is the heating. Do they need a basking area? And I don't want to make the hot side too hot. It is like 90° and it feels like 99° AND it is night time. The humidity is naturally at 70%. Because this is there native land I would eventually want to do a zoo outdoor enclosure for it. So what are your thoughts on heating this juvenile burmese python? By the way Great videos. I am enjoying them. From Cambodia.
It is so weird how different things are. My boa lives on her cold side. She only uses her heat mat which is set to 86 to digest and shead. If the temperature in England goes anywhere above 82 she is climbing her glass sitting in her water trashing her enclosure.... hates the heat.
Honestly they do not like the temps I peak them at in the summer, but they need it if I was a solid breeding year
I think my boa is the same way! He will refuse to go anywhere near a temp over 84. It’s crazy! I offer every temp in his giant enclosure but he avoids any area above mid 80s like the plague. I don’t get it! I have temp guns, thermostats, probes, everything! I always thought I must have faulty equipment lol but I always check it all the time and they all are consistent.
@@samarabevin my ball python is the same way. He likes it in the low 80’s
I will be getting my first BCI/BI next month and I'm excited and also a little scared about the humidity levels. It's hard for me to keep the humidity up here without a whole room humidifier. Appreciate any tips (I've been researching quite a bit but don't have the enclosure up just yet).
Substrate with less ventilation
@@JasonsExoticReptiles Thanks! I've heard things about mixing coconut coir with sphagnum moss. I'll give it a try.
Hey Jason I thinknive watched all your videos and greatly appreciate everything I have got from them. I have a Aztec Sharp Sunglow boa. He has shed consistently and in one piece. This shed cycle after I saw him in “Blue” he has now cleared up for much longer than the first few times and not attempting to get rid of the old. Have you ever experienced this or maybe I'm being to over zealous and just need to give him some more time.
Sometimes. It can take a few extra days. I only really worry if they start getting kirnkly looking
@@JasonsExoticReptiles Thanks your were right. he actually shed last night so it just him a few extra days this time around.
Great advice, I have a Nicaraguan boa on bark chips (large) seems to be doing ok but was wondering what your opinion on the ideal substrate to use would be in this case?
I swap between all different substrates, but I'm actually going to make a whole video on substrate. Cypress bark or bark chips do work great and is some of my favorite
as always great informative content. I would have really appreciated if you would have put C° also in the video since I have a hard time compensating tho, still just a detail i can fix with Google
Good information bro I have a question where can I go to purchase one of your snakes?
Thank you! What I will usually do is post the litter pictures as they are born on my social media. Facebook and Instagram. Once they have shed and are eating consistently with no issues, typically about 4 to 8 weeks, I will post them for sale with individual pictures and prices on my website. Www.jasonsexoticreptiles.com.
The website itself is a little bit bear at the moment as it's the end of the season going into the next season, but come about February through June it will start getting populated with hundreds of new babies
I’m the same way with the humidity in my cages. I’ve found that most gauges don’t really give the whole picture unless you have an obscene amount of them in each cage. Otherwise, you’re really only gauging one small corner of the enclosure.
Absolutely! You have to use your eyes sometimes stop paying attention to all the digital stuff
Jason's Exotic Reptiles Couldn’t agree more! Think about all the old-timers in this business who never had access to such gauges yet had great success in breeding and keeping many different kinds of reptiles. Not saying those gauges don’t have their place. But if that’s all you go by, chances are you’ll run into trouble before too long in the husbandry department.
i have a female normal boa constrictor and she has like a 6 and a half foot enclosure can she live in it her whole life?
Should be great
Can you a video on Brazilian rainbow boas or Caribbean boas. I fell in love with them.
I'll see what I can do for Brazilian rainbow boas, but a lot of what is covered here will overlap with the exception of a little bit higher humidity. I'm not sure what Caribbean boas are but if you can be more specific I might be able to help you out
@@JasonsExoticReptiles I was thinking about maybe the Cuban boa or the jamaican boa
Hi Jason got my 1 st boa 2 months ago she’s 16 months and 6 foot n quite heavy body’s I’m a little worried about her as she just wraps around my head every time I get her out she won’t go on the floor n won’t let me bath her at all she’s a rescue and was a lot more nervous 2 months ago she’s full of old burns n the rats they gave me with her was xxll Iv put her down to large every ten days can u give me any advice would be much appreciated thankyou👍 the vet told me to use olive oil on the burns as they are old burns which has worked wonders she’s definitely been abused it’s a shame she’s such a gentle baby 👍
It's hard to say without seeing the snake, but as long as you keep their temps, humidity, and feeding on point everything else should fall into place. Feel free to shoot me some pictures on Facebook or Instagram when I can take a better look if you want to ask some more pointed questions
Great new video, very easy to follow for newcomers
Thank you!!
amazing! Thank you for sharing this experiece with us
Hi Jason so what temps should I keep my boa at year round I’m a bit confused on it I don’t want her to get a URI
88-95 on hot end. No lower than 78 on cool
Jason's Exotic Reptiles thank you love the channel you got a new subscriber 💪🏻
Good as always. Are you going to Tinley in March?
Thank you! I won't be going in March but I'll have to pop in at sometime this year. I've actually never been to Tinley before and I think that needs to change.
I actually took days off work to go this year. I think its pretty awesome that you react and reply.
@@mynameisnobody1779 I would like to go, but I don't know if I can make it this year. And of course. The channel is to interact with you guys so that's the whole purpose.
You should give a little love to your BCCs in a video. There isnt very much good content on them.
I use aspen bedding, I have a 5yo 6ft female boa in an 8ft enclosure. I changed her bedding the other day and it's as flat as a pancake already? She has never been bred, and I dont really plan to anytime soon. She has been on the move for about a month and a half now, could it be hormonal?
Assuming all the temps and everything are correct it could be for sure. Usually they dont seek out breeding so I'd be more concerned if there was something off in the caging unless you have a male in the same room. But even then it's odd to ha e a female start cruising the cage
@@JasonsExoticReptiles there is a 3yo male not even 5 ft from her. I have temps set at hot spot 88 and the cool side goes down to 78 that I check with a temp gun. Humidity is normally between 70-75%. And she has been kept like this for 2 years now in this enclosure. About 3 weeks ago my night drop went out so there was no cool off at night for about 4 days while I got another one but she has been not wanting to eat for about 3 months and been pacing for like 6 weeks. I let her out for about an hour 3 times a week, unless she just ate, so she has plenty of time to stretch and explore. Also I was able to get her to eat a smaller then normal meal about a week ago and she had a perfect shed about 2 weeks ago.
As always, thank you, my friend! ❤️
Thank you for consistently watching in supporting!
What's best for boas heat tape or radint haet panel
I prefer heat tape with the setup I have, but it really does depend on your specific set up and environment.
Another great video .
Thank you!!
Really good information
strangely enough the easiest big feeder item available to me is quail (in various sizes) would that work for boas?
It would but be careful if you plan to sell at any point since the snake likely wont eat anything else
So 75 is too cold for cool spot ?
75 is a little low but overall fine.
Does BCI v. BCC impact size or is it just gender and species.
Can be a little of both depending on bci and bcc locality
hey man what setup do you have for your video?
I have a Canon M50 with a rode mic now., but most of my earlier videos were just from my phone propped up haha
Jason's Exotic Reptiles bro the content is all that matters! Thanks for the list!
Awesome video!!
What if you rescued a boa with ri what should be the temps and humidity after shots start?
About the same as in their video
@@JasonsExoticReptiles thank you!❤️
Also you may have mentioned it in this video or another but is there a specific substrate I should be using for boas?
I started new to the python hobby and im loving it. Now i want Redtail. Can i but an adult redtail in a 4 x 1 1/2 enclourser? Just an idea, not getting an adult lol.
A smaller species male could. Something like a male nicaraguan. Just make sure you get from a reputable breeder or the nicaraguan might not be a real nicaraguan
@@JasonsExoticReptiles So for a regular columbian red tail the enclourser should like 8ft?
@@jeffgarcia9734 something about 1 sqft of space per foot of snake. I use 4x30" enclosures for my adults upt to about 8 ft or 6x30" for my really large adults.
@@JasonsExoticReptiles ok now i understand thank you so much. I watch your channel alot.
A video on viper boas would be pretty neat!
I had them in bread them for a while but they just became a pain. When I had them nobody one of them. I sold off my collection and now it seems like everybody wants them again.
Thanks for your knowledge great video really helpful 👍
Thank you!
Another great video Jason and I agree ypur main staple should be some kind of rodent. Now in saying that I do feed my large female ball pythons chicken legs occasionally durring bréeding season I dont know if its because of the bigger bone but to me I find because of the extra calcium my eggs are over all better and it seems to boost the number of eggs. But again its only durring breeding season I do this
Be careful with that man. Store bought chicken pieces can mess your snake up hard. If you really want the extra calcium then feed a rodent dusted in calcium, but pre killed processed chicken can be some bad stuff especially around breeding season.
@@JasonsExoticReptiles I probably should have specified I have a local person that raises organic free range chickens. And when I get the legs they are less than an hour off the bird.
@@dvlexotics2177 that makes a huge difference for sure!
DVL Exotics organ meat is extremely mineral dense (google liver minerals) and pheasant bones are very different from rodent bones. 320 million years of evolution designed them to function optimally on whole animals, pulling different nutrients from various organs. I’m sure it’s fine, just not optimal
@@jackp9570 oh I completely agree all him saying is durring breeding season lets callnit a treat I give my large females small chicken legs and I have noticed larger production and healthier eggs cant really argue with evidence. But all the rest of the time they get very healthy rats from forest over at cold blooded cafe.
Jason.how much do the Male sun glow boas baby's cost
any recommendations on enclosure size?
Thank you Jason with this video I feel like I'm raising my girl right. Have you ever had any experience with premature baby boas as it would be interesting to hear about as mine is
There really is no such thing as a premature boa as they will typically just be a little bit smaller but if they are born too early they would usually die. Occasionally you'll get one that's born a little bit early but as long as they eat they will Thrive just like anything else.
My hypo pastel boa was slightly premature she's been happy and healthy since she was born, she eats well etc but as someone slightly new to boa keeping I always worry that she's on the small size or I'm doing something wrong... maybe I just over worry lol
@@stevehoward7525 as long as she's eating and you're feeding everything right you're on the right track. Some are just genetically smaller than
Thanks man I feel much better about what I'm doing. She eats like a trooper and her sheds are always great but when you have a new pet you always worry, thanks for putting those worries to bed. Love the videos by the way 🐍🐍🐍
@@stevehoward7525 no problem. As long as they're eating, that's the most important piece. Most of the time premature boas will be too weak to eat. They are eating in thriving in that sense when you're in good shape
Now I’m standing by for the breeding boa care video.
I have a general how to breed anything video and then I'll do a more focused boa specific breeding video
Jason's Exotic Reptiles I’ll check it out. But I’m looking for technical information. Brumation, is it necessary. Feeding habits, temp drops...more of the advanced knowledge.
@@wesleylooper3802 the general video gets into it but the boas specific video will dive A little bit deeper into what I'm doing with a more detailed layout
Jason's Exotic Reptiles that’s exactly what I’m looking forward to! You’re videos are very helpful! I’ve used some of your tips and have exceptionally healthy Boas because of this! Thanks!
Isn't anything past 90 degrees really pushing it? I know for my BP's if I crank it up past 88 degrees they seek a cooler spot.
Not when they are digesting. Ball pythons are also pretty different
hi jason! i got my first boa today (very happy!) and I'm having trouble with the ambient and cold side temp. My hot spot and humidity will be perfect (i use under side heat mat), but my ambient and cold side temp will be too low. how can i fix that without messing with my hot temp? ceramic heater with thermostat?
Depending on what type of cage you may need to manipulate ventilation and/or add insulation to the cage walls to prevent heat escape. What you do will really depend on the cage
My boa hates humidity over 50 she holds her head in the air and doesn’t seem comfortable when it’s over 50 is 50 ok?
I'd say there is likely something else off is she doesnt do well with the humidity being above 50. Maybe she actually likes it and is enjoying the higher humidity rather than disliking it.
Brilliant! Now I know my temps 👍👍
When you watch with captions and it says “butthole prey” instead of “but whole prey.” 😂
How old is that boa your holding?
He's about a two year old male. Born in 2017
How can I keep the humidity up in my tongue for my red tail boal
Hey Jason you seem like the best Boa guy to ask,
So I have had a BCI for about 12 days from an online source, hes about 3 months old and has refused a few meals spread across the time. Temps are high 80 hot side and 70 ish cold side and daily misting. Any suggestions on helping get to feed? Im slightly experienced in the trade but this is my first boa. Anything will help, thanks
First thing I would say is that get your temperature is never ething where they need to be like I said in the video. Secondly if you only had it for 12 days you should have only fed at once. Considering they eat every 7 to 14 days assuming that it's a baby snake, that would have only allowed for one feeding. The snake just got shipped in so I would give it a chance to chill out for a week or two with no handling and no interactions. Once that time has passed then try to feed what you're trying to feed.
Dude I was going to get either a boa or a carpet python but my mom said nothing that gets over six feet. But the bigger snakes seem the most hardiest and forgiving. Now I'm on the fence between a woma python or a hog island boa
Whoever dislikes these videos just doesnt want to be informed by someone who knows their shit
Haha, thanks man! Most male boa constrictors are going to get a boat that size oh, but I assume you want something a little bit heavy bodied rather than something like a corn snake or other colubrids. Hog Island boas are awesome. Woma python the really cool as well but two totally different snakes as you know. Tough decision!
can we get a lil tour of your collection
I'll see what I can do.
For feeders, it is ok to feed bled rats?
I'm honestly not sure. I'd think it would be okay at times but there would certainly be something lacking if consistent
@@JasonsExoticReptiles I can't find information about this subject anywhere I have people that have been feeding it consistently without issue and I'm having people who swear I would kill my boa some information on the subject would be great! The idea is these rats or rodents are bled for their blood in labs. Afterwards the rodents are sold or given to a person who resell them as feeders.
I have used cutthroat rats when in a pinch, for a few weeks consistently with adult boas with no obvious change in weight or anything. If that helps at all
Really good video. Thank you
Thank you!
That poor snakes getting the Italian hand gesture treatment.
Haha can't help it.
please do a video on switching from live to f/t :)
Will do!
What substrate do you use?
Currently I'm using aspen but really like cypress and newspaper at time. I'm going to do a video focused on substrates that could help make your choice.
Ok, thanks, I got my little boa on paper towels currently, have had no issues with sheds, I was just curious
Hello I just recently got a beautiful girl boa but I do not know what type she is can you help? please
Send me some pics on fb or IG and I'll take a look
Please do a breeding video!!!
Cool Jason thanks, peanut butter cups🤤🤤 ✌🏼
Haha! Thank you for watching!
The video was awesome and Wow you have some beautiful boas. 😍😍 I just have one thing to say🤔.... Twix is more bomb than Snickers..That is all! 😂😂
Ugh twix are the best. Cant believe I didn't think of those Haha
Hey my dude! Would you be willing to somewhat become friends in a way, i love your tips and advice and I would love to be able to get tips from you here and there i dont really like anyone else’s tips or advice on Boas but i got a lot of respect for you Brody!
100%. Shoot me a message on FB or IG any time
Jason's Exotic Reptiles would it be the same name as your TH-cam? Thank you so much!
thanks for another great video ;-)
Thanks for watching!
does boa need sun bath for their bone like lizard?
Usually not if they are fed whole prey
@@JasonsExoticReptiles thanks
@@JasonsExoticReptiles how often boa drink water? I never see my boa touch the water dish since I got my boa about a week ago...
@@JasonsExoticReptiles the water doesn't decrease
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Do you sell and ship to England?
Unfortunately I do not.
Jason's Exotic Reptiles that's a shame as it's much harder to find a reputable snake and reptile breeder I can trust here in the uk. Obv I'd rather not stress the snake with a long journey but I want to buy from someone I know has healthy and high qaulity animals. The hobby over in the uk isn't as big or even the same as it is for you guys across the pond!!!
@@mr.pantson1510 yes I hear great things and horror stories about UK breeders.
Hello Jason, so I have a question. I'm currently in the drawing out process for my future Boa. And for the enclosure design I want to do, I will be adding PVC pipes as an enrichment option for them. However seeing the cage I'm getting is going to be a somewhat big size cage, one that they will grow into as they age. I was wondering if you know what would be a good recommended PVC pipe size for a boa , that will be growing up with it. ( Obviously i'll be upgrading the cage size eventually. But for now I'm going with a 4x2x2 for them to grow up in. )
I'm not really sure what you are trying to build and use the pvc for. For hides id assume something like a 4inch. For branches and things like that maybe a 1.5 inch. Just make sure you can get them if needed
Love the music!
Thank you! I actually put the wrong sound tracking and kept it in there as a joke. Then forgot to change it before I processed it but it wasn't that bad so kept it in.
You should definitely keep the intro! I'd love a video over what you do when you bring a new boa into your collection.
Is this for a bci or bcc ?
Can be for both
Dont feed monkeys 😂😂😂 luv it bro best channel on u tube bro always info always great snakes easy to understand an informative awesome vid sasha said sssssup
Haha! Thank you!