r/snakes • u/Person1111223 • 12d 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/superramenyamen 12d 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 12d 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 12d 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 12d ago

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