This captive-bred baby Solomon Island Tree Boa is a rare opportunity to own a healthy, well-started specimen of one of the most elusive island boas. With cryptic coloration, a prehistoric appearance, and manageable size, this baby is ideal for keepers who want something off the beaten path.
Unlike many Candoia that are wild-caught, this C.B. individual offers the benefits of a known feeding history, calmer temperament, and easier long-term care.
Key Features:
– Species: Candoia bibroni
– Captive born at UGR
– Length: Approximately 6 – 8 inches from head to tail
– Adult size typically ranges from 5 – 6 feet, with females generally being larger than males
– Diet includes small anoles, various small lizards, and occasionally lizard-scented pinky mice
Fun facts:
– They start off patterned as babies and develop into stunning dark beauties, like this black and red specimen
– They originate from the Solomon Islands, as well as parts of Fiji, New Caledonia, and the Samoan Islands
– This is an arboreal species that requires high humidity and tropical temperatures
– With proper care, these snakes can live for 10 – 15+ years in captivity.
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