TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Chapter One: Get to Know the Columbian Red – Tail Boa! 7
- The Boa Constrictor Imperator 8
- Chapter Two: The Columbian Red – Tail’s Anatomy 13
- Anatomy of a Boa Species 14
- Chapter Three: Questions to Ponder Before Purchasing a Columbian Boa 23
- Frequently Asked Questions 24
- Chapter Four: The Snake Starter Kit 35
- The Starter Kit 36
- Cage Size 43
- Chapter Five: Regulating Lighting and Heat 47
- Temperature and Humidity Levels Guidelines 48
- Lighting Requirements 55
- Chapter Six: Feeding Columbian Boa Constrictors 57
- Pre – Killed vs. Live Preys 64
- DIY Live Prey Killing 68
- Tips on How to Feed Frozen Prey Items 72
- Chapter Seven: The Shedding Cycle 75
- The Shedding Cycle FAQs 76
- Chapter Eight: Instant Solutions for Health Care Problems 83
- Regurgitation Syndrome 84
- Lethargy 87
- Respiratory Problems 88
- Fecal/ Urine – Related Problems 90
- Feeding Issues 92
- Handling after Feeding 95
- Chapter Nine: Breeding Boas 99
- Pre – Conditioning 100
- Sexual Maturity 101
- General Care and Husbandry 103
- Chapter Ten: Columbian Boa Constrictor Care Sheet 105
- The Columbian Red – Tail Care Sheet 106
- Glossary of Snake Terms 121
- Photo Credits 129
- References 131
