Adoption Details For Bucatini!



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Name:
Bucatini
Animal Id:
2247
Date Created:
8/30/2021 1:59:18 AM
Age:
7 Year(s) 7 Month(s) Old
Type:
Snake
Gender:
Undetermined
Primary Breed:
Common Boa Constrictor
Spayed / Neutered:
No
Secondary Breed:
Microchip:
Primary Color:
Gray
Markings:
2247, WW, T2, K1
Secondary Color:
Red
Pattern:
Weight:
0 lbs
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💘 Bucatini: A Slithery Sweetheart Searching for Love! 🐍❤️ Nothing says love like a warm embrace—just ask Bucatini, the giant noodle of affection who’s ready to wrap themselves around your heart! Bucatini’s journey to love wasn’t easy. This young adult boa was found exploring a backyard, clearly far from home. Despite waiting at the shelter for an owner who never came, Bucatini never lost their gentle spirit. Now, they’re hoping to find a forever family who will cherish them for the incredible companion they are. At 9 feet long and 20 lbs, Bucatini is a breathtaking, still-growing beauty with a heart as big as their size! This boa isn’t just stunning—they’re also a social butterfly (or should we say, social serpent?) who enjoys meeting new people. Whether making friends at adoption events or enjoying quiet moments with their caretakers, Bucatini has shown nothing but kindness and curiosity. While Bucatini adores attention, they are strong and still growing, so their future family should have experience with large reptiles. They do well around respectful individuals but should always be supervised when interacting with small children—after all, even the sweetest snakes need handling with care! Bucatini is ready to find the perfect match—someone with the space, experience, and love to provide the forever home they deserve. If you’re ready to welcome a gentle giant into your life, Bucatini is ready to be your Valentine! 💌 PLEASE NOTE: 📍 We can only accept applications from interested adopters in or near San Diego County, California. 🚗 We do not ship reptiles, but in some cases, we may work with applicants willing to travel within Southern California. This will depend on the specific animal and is at the discretion of the board of directors. Click the Adoption Application button below and let’s help Bucatini find the happily ever after they’ve been waiting for! ❤️🐍



Quick Reference Guide

Animal Type
Snake
Breed
Common Boa Constrictor
Introduction
Boa imperator is a wide-ranging species, living in both Central America and the northern parts of South America. As a result, the appearance of this snake varies greatly depending on the specific locality. As one of the smaller Boa species, they average between 4.2 ft. and 8.2 ft. in length when fully grown, but have been known to reach 12 ft. They usually weigh around 13 lb, although females are significantly larger than males. Lifespan in the wild is around 20–30 years, but 40 can be exceeded in captivity. These snakes are nocturnal, which means that they are most active at night.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Difficulty Notes
Boa imperator is one of the most common snakes kept in captivity; this is mainly due to their calm dispositions, impressive size potential and variety of color and pattern choices. It can be a little diffcult to read their body language if you are inexperienced. Captive common boas often tolerate being handled for extended periods.
Basking Temp
80-90
Ambient Temp
80-90
Lowest Temp
75-80
Temp Notes
Boas do best when there is a temperature gradient in their enclosure. Make sure to provide a hot end and cold end so that they can sel regulate thier own temperature.
Diet
Carnivore
Diet Notes
As a general rule, a meal should weigh no more than 10% of your boa’s weight, or no larger than the widest part of the snake’s body. In the first year it is best to feed weekly, but as the snake gets older its metabolism slows down and you will need to increase the time between feeding up to 4-6 weeks for an adult. This will need to be adjusted to your specific snake to maintain a healthy weight.
UVA Intensity
Tropical
UVB Intensity
Low/Occasional
Ferguson Zone
2
Lighting Notes
While they are nocturnal, they may bask during the day when night-time temperatures are too low.
Enclosure Size
Large Semi-Arborial
Enclosure Notes
As semi-arboreal snakes, young Boa imperator may climb into trees and shrubs to forage; however, they become mostly terrestrial as they become older and heavier.
Substrate
Coco Chips
Substrate Notes
It’s extremely absorbent, fluffy, holds moisture well, and cheap. Plus it’s much more eco-friendly than peat.
Humidity
High (70-100%)
Humidity Notes
While boas can tollerate higher humidity for short periods of time, it can lead to resperatory infection. A target humidity on the lower side near 70% is ideal with periods of higher humidty durring shedding.

Animal Reference Material:

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Animal Care *SBRSC Large Boa Consrictor Information Guide for Adoption Snake Common Boa Constrictor
Animal Care Common Boa Constrictor Care: Feeding, Housing, and Handling Snake Common Boa Constrictor
Animal Care Snake UVB Lighting: What you need to know! Snake