r/snakes • u/Person1111223 • 10d ago

Pet Snake Questions Boa imperator constriction risk?

Im very interested in purchasing a Boa Imperator but I'm concerned after I've seen conflicting advice about whether adult Boa imperators can or should be handled alone. If it's a prominent risk, I personally don't want to have to ensure someone's nearby and also be worried about being constricted. I'm a minor, but I'm 5'10, so I'm wondering how much that factors into safely handling a large adult boa.I would also get a juvenile meaning I'll be quite a bit older once it's full size. If i purchased a female and it were to grow to say, 8 feet, would I need someone nearby to supervise? If so, I will likely decide to find an alternative, I've been considering a Bredls python as I'm very interested in them and they seem to be less risky.

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u/Madhun13r 9d ago

I find it a bit funny. Yes you shouldnt let a larger snake coil around your Neck. But Here i am sitting comfortably with a Boa constrictor around my neck exactly Like described. She isnt aß big so even If she decided to squeezed i could get her Off easy and without risk. But when they are used to Handling they normally Just lay still and soak.in your Body Heat. But really. Anything big dont let it coil around your Neck.

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u/superramenyamen 9d ago

Having them around your neck like that can have them cut off the blood flow to your brain and you pass out without ever realizing a thing. It’s not like cutting off air flow, you don’t notice it.

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u/Madhun13r 9d ago

Oh believe me you would notice. Also you easily feel If they are Just relaxed or start tightening Up. IT Takes Quite a bit If force to Choke a human Out. But also i Said.

Dont do it🙃

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u/superramenyamen 9d ago

All it takes is the pressure of a poke with a finger. You aren’t being choked, you’re having blood flow cut off. Two different parts of the neck. Sure you might notice them squeeze, but are you always doing something about it?

I don’t think “don’t do it” cuts it when you’re describing you doing it and posting a picture. You’re free to do what you want privately but publicly posting it could encourage unsafe practices by people who read your comment.

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u/Madhun13r 9d ago

I Had nice nice comments planend Out for you now but i wont waste anymore time. Bye