They are typically very good eaters in captivity:
To determine the size of prey to feed you should measure the thickest part of your snake’s body and feed mice that are slightly smaller than this measurement. In captivity it is best to feed frozen-thawed mice and the occasional frozen chick. To eat they will bite and encircle their prey before squeezing it to death and eating it head-first. Rosy Boas are a type of constrictor snake. This pet snake is carnivores and feeds primarily on small rodents such as mice and small rats. Their stripes can be brown, black, rusty orange, or maroon. Natural base colors include tan, cream, yellow, light brown, or various shades of gray. Some morphs can be cream with light peach stripes. Rosy Boas have a naturally large color range and also have many morphs such as the albino (pictured above). Despite the size difference males typically have longer tails relative to their body size.Īt birth Rosy Boas are typically 12 inches long. Females tend to be longer and males can be as short as 1.5 feet. Generally Rosy Boas have a maximum length of 3 feet and weigh up to one pound.
Others think they are all the same species and call them three-lined Boas. Some people believe there are actually three to five subspecies. Their high color variability has led to controversy in the herpetological community. They also have light bellies with randomly spaced dark spots. Mexican rosy boas have pale, creamy base colors with dark brown or black stripes.Coastal rosy boas have orange stripes on a cream or gray base.They have two parallel rows of dark brown spots down their bellies. Desert rosy boas are light tan or gray with rusty-maroon stripes.California, Arizona or Mexico) can produce various colors: They also have light bellies with dark spots and blotches.ĭifferent regions (e.g. Rosy Boa snakes have a light base color with three dark stripes along their bodies. Rosy Boas are great eaters and thrive in captivity.ĭespite their minimal husbandry requirements they are less popular than other beginner friendly snakes so you could be one of a small group of keepers for this species. However they are small and nonvenomous and are well suited for first time keepers. Sometimes they may ball up in fear and musk their offender. These snakes are calm and tolerate handling well. The stripes can be broken or neat and high contrast. Typically Rosies have a light gray, yellow, or tan base with a deep maroon, orange, or brown stripe color. The name trivirgata comes from the three distinct stripes on their body.Įdward Drinker Cope named these snakes trivirgata in 1861 when he produced the first species description. The scientific name for Rosy Boas is Lichanura trivirgata and they belong to the Boidae family. They can also be found in the southwestern corner of Arizona and the state of Sonora In Mexico. If there is a death with the animal(s) upon receipt, we must be notified within 2 hours of the pickup/ delivery.Īnimal(s) are shipped on Tuesday or Wednesday to avoid FedEx weekend shipping delays.Īll shipping information provided by the buyer is correct (Name and Address).A Rosy Boa is a calm tempered snake commonly found throughout the California sections of the Mojave and Colorado deserts. If agreed upon in writing to be shipped to a Residential or Business address, buyer must be present on the 1st delivery attempt. Checks must clear prior to shipping.Īll animals are guaranteed to arrive alive and healthy with the following terms:Īnimal(s) are shipped to and held for pickup at a FedEx hub location and picked up by the buyer on the arrival day (unless otherwise agreed upon in writing). Payment: PayPal, Venmo, Cash, Checks, cash app and zelle accepted for payment, but can arrange other options. Shipping Cost: All animals are shipped overnight via FedEx and the cost is between $50 and $99. Shes ready to breed and will probaly pop out litters more towards the high side then low for her size and maturity (15-50). Unfortunately I came across some mandatory bills that have to be paid and have to sell my buddy here.
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