Explore other boas for sale, from Dumeril's and Madagascar tree boas to Pacific ground boas and Caribbean species, listed by breeders and keepers who work with less common boas.
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Beyond the familiar boa constrictors, the boa family includes a wide variety of species kept by dedicated hobbyists. They range from heavy ground dwellers in Madagascar to slender arboreal boas from the Pacific and the Caribbean. This guide introduces the most commonly kept species in this group and how to shop for them.
Boas are found across Central and South America, the Caribbean, Madagascar, parts of Africa and Asia, and the Pacific islands. The species kept most often outside the main categories include the Dumeril's boa, the Madagascar ground boa and the Madagascar tree boa, along with Pacific boas from the Candoia group, such as Solomon Island ground boas and viper boas.
Keepers also work with Caribbean boas, including Cuban and Hispaniolan boas, and with the Argentine boa. Sizes range from small Pacific species to large, heavy-bodied animals, so the right setup depends entirely on which boa you choose.
Adult sizes span a wide range, from a few feet for many Pacific boas to 6 feet and well beyond for larger species. Many boas commonly live 20 to 30 years in captivity, so any of them is a long-term commitment.
Record-keeping is especially useful with rarer species, where shared experience is limited. Logging feedings, sheds and weights in an app like Husbandry.Pro builds a history you can refer back to and share with other keepers of the same species.
The Dumeril's boa is a thick, slow-moving ground boa from southern Madagascar, admired for its earthy brown and pink patterning. Keepers often describe it as calm and deliberate, and its setup centers on floor space, sturdy hides and a warm area with a cooler side.
The Madagascar tree boa is a more slender, semi-arboreal snake that appreciates perches and higher humidity, and it comes in green, gray and orange-toned forms depending on origin. Pacific boas, by contrast, are generally smaller and some are known for a strong preference for particular prey when young, so feeding history is an important question when you shop.
Start by confirming the exact species and its care needs, then read the relevant ReptileAds care guide. Several boas in this group are covered by international trade rules or local restrictions, so check what applies where you live and ask the seller what documents come with the animal.
Use built-in chat to ask about origin, feeding and temperament, and read the seller's profile and reviews. For more common boas, the named sibling categories, including Common Boas (BCI), Red-Tailed Boas (BCC), Rosy Boas, Sand Boas, Emerald Tree Boas, Rainbow Boas and Amazon Tree Boas, are the place to look.
AI-assisted guide reviewed by the ReptileAds team. General information about these animals — not care, veterinary or legal advice, and not a description of any individual listing above.
This category is home to boas that do not have their own section on ReptileAds. You may come across Dumeril's boas, Madagascar ground and tree boas, Pacific boas from the Candoia group, Caribbean boas and Argentine boas, among others.
Because care, adult size and paperwork vary so much from one species to the next, start by confirming exactly which species a listing describes. Then ask the seller about the animal's origin, feeding history and any documents that come with it.
For more familiar boas, browse the dedicated categories for Common Boas (BCI), Red-Tailed Boas (BCC), Rosy Boas, Sand Boas and the tree boas. A Hit List alert can notify you when a species you are hunting for is posted.
ReptileAds helps you track down uncommon boas from breeders and keepers who specialize in them.
Check seller profiles and reviews to find keepers with long experience in less common boas.
Use built-in chat to confirm species, origin and documents before you commit.
Set a Hit List alert so you hear when a rare boa you are after is listed.
Care for less common boas depends heavily on species, but most setups share a few basics.
Look up the species-specific ReptileAds care guide before you buy.
With uncommon species, details matter.
