# Common boa — care routine

Boa imperator

## Before arrival

- [ ] Plan adult space, secure handling assistance and long-term care before buying a juvenile.
- [ ] The veterinary source proposes about 244 × 122 × 122 cm for an adult and requires full-body straightening. Enlarge for longer animals and secure all climbing structures against adult weight.
- [ ] Run and record the completed habitat through daytime and overnight conditions before arrival.

## Routine checks

- [ ] Check locks, drinking water, enclosure condition and refuge temperatures.

## Regular care and records

- [ ] Review body condition and inspect fittings for movement under the snake’s weight.

## When to seek help

- [ ] Keep quarantine and equipment separate from other snakes. Persistent regurgitation, abnormal breathing or neurological signs need a reptile vet.
- [ ] Arrange appropriate professional assessment for injury, sudden decline or repeated care problems.

## Sources

- Boa constrictor and Boa imperator care (Exotic Pet Vets): https://theexoticpetvets.com/resources/boa-constrictor/
- Boa temperatures and measurement distinctions (ReptiFiles): https://reptifiles.com/boa-constrictor/care-guide/boa-constrictor-temperatures

Read the full care guide and the cautions for your animal: https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/common-boa/