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Boas - Care and Handling

Resources about the care and handling of boas as pets.

Boa Constrictors

While not the best choice for beginners, boa constrictors are a beautiful and generally docile snake.

Constricting Snakes

A look at the keeping and care of boas and pythons, from your About.com guide.

AFH on Large Constrictors

Guidelines published by the American Federation of Herpetoculturists on the keeping of large constrictors.

Inclusion Body Disease

Some information on this viral disease that affects boas and pythons, Melissa Kaplan.

Kenyan Sand Boas

Good general guide to the care, housing and feeding of these small boas, by Denise Loving.

Red-Tail Boa

Guide to the care and feeding of the Red-Tailed Boa (Boa Constrictor).

Rosy Boa

Good article on the basics of care of these relatively small boas.

The Sand Boa Page

Wide variety of information on sand boas, including care, species information, references and more.  By Chris Harrison.

The Snake Cold - Sneezing Snakes

Is your pet snake sneezing? Do you think he has a snake cold or possible respiratory infection? Read on to find out what this could be from and what to do.

Snake Lights

You may be wondering, "Are snake lights necessary?" Find out here what your snake needs in the way of snake lighting.

Kenyan Sand Boa

Care sheet for the Kenyan sand boa.

Red Tail Boa

Information on the care of the red tail boa.

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