Hi! My name is River! I am a BCI Boa and I am looking for my forever family - could it be you?

Usually, babies my size are not used to being handled yet but I am actually very easy to pick up and work with. I am pretty active when handled so need someone confident with snakes.

Fun fact about me: I got my name because I came from Riverside and I will grow to be just like a long flowing river!

I'm a young snake and I love being held and checking out new things! I do like to come out to socialize and I need to be socialized so that I can be handled when I am fully grown. I can be a little shy at first but if you go slow I am happy to come out and play! My favorite things to do are take a nice warm bath or curl up in my hide.

As a young and active boa, I require my own habitat that is secure. Clearly, I have managed to get out on a few occasions so my habitat will require a lock. It will also need to be large enough to accommodate what I will be as an adult. Though I am considered on the small side now, I will get as big as 6 to 8 feet!

With the right diet, habitat, substrate, temperature, and humidity I can live a long and healthy life of up to 30 years! My new family must have reptile experience and preferably large snake experience.

Believe it or not, I was brought into the shelter as a stray and then transferred to rescue to help me find my new home!

If you think we may be a good match, or you would like to get to know me better, please click the Adoption Application button below and an adoption counselor will reach back out to you!

PLEASE NOTE:
1- We can only accept applications from interested parties who are in or near San Diego County, California at this time.
2- We do not ship reptiles but we may be willing to work with you if you are willing to travel if you are still in Southern California.
3- #2 will depend on the animal that you are applying for and is at the discretion of the board of directors.