Hissy is a type of dwarf boa. He was found by a member of the public in the middle of the road, with a large open wound on his face. They provided first aid and handed him in to a local vets, who contacted us to take him in.
The wound on his face healed well, however has caused some distortion to his head and teeth. It doesn’t affect him, but occasionally needs his teeth/upper jaw cleaning.
Hissy was named due to his hissing when we first had him, but he has since calmed down and is now a wonderful snake to handle. He has even attended events with our team to meet the public.
A lovely boy with an odd smile🐍
Care Requirements:
- Minimum 4x2x2ft (120x60x60cm) wooden/PVC vivarium
- Caged overhead halogen heat bulb
- Dimming thermostat, maintaining 32ºC in the basking area
- Cool side temperature of 23ºC
- Caged low-level UVB light, usually a 5-7% bulb
- A suitable, safe substrate – orchid bark for example
- Lots of clutter, at least 2 fully enclosed hides on either side of the vivarium, and a large water bowl
- Appropriate diet – small rat every 3-4 weeks.
Our care guide for boa constrictors can be found HERE.
Apply here – if you think Hissy might be the snake for you, please complete the Adoption Application linked below and we’ll be in touch…
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