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Rosy Boa
Lichanura trivirgata
A slow, gentle boa with soft pink and lavender tones — a long-lived, easy California-native species.
3–4 ft25–30 years
Habitat
Enclosure
20–40 gal breeder
Temperature
Warm side 85–90°F · cool side 70–75°F
Humidity / Water
30–40%
Heating & lighting
Under-tank heat mat on a thermostat covering a third of the floor. Keep it dry — excess humidity causes respiratory infections.
Diet
Feed these
- Frozen-thawed mice (hoppers to adults, per size)
Never feed
- Live rodents
- High humidity (respiratory infections)
- Overfeeding — rosies gain weight fast
Feed every 10–14 days. A naturally docile, slow-moving snake that rarely refuses a meal.
Cohabitation
Can live with
No one — house this species alone.
Never house with
Other snakes Any other species
Solitary, like all snakes. Their calm temperament makes them one of the best first boas.
